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My sick ones often have the labored breathing. It is horrible as they look to be struggling so much just to breath.

Such an easy solution! Im so glad it wasnt more serious. I am also grateful that you posted your vet results as it will help others. Unfortunately in my cases the pullet and roo, of course, were not even laying and most never did. I will give the current afflicted ones calcium just in case...

Do keep us informed. I have only had one success with the vitamin b but I always try it on those that experience this paralysis. I would add other vitamins too to possible help her. I do wish there could be some advancements to help with this issue in chickens. It seems to be quite common.

Im so sorry to hear you lost him. Poor thing, at least he is not suffering now. When I lost my paralyzed hen after caring for her for almost a year my good friend said well at least she is not paralyzed any longer and you know, she is correct. My little girl can fly with the others now. So...

I never heard of the liver treatment but others have also recommended vit E. I would try that in the form of a muli vit crushed and added to food/water. Again, I have had mixed success with any treatment Ive given to my ill hens and roos....some respond and make it through but most do not...

HI Angela, Im so glad vit b treatment is working. Ive had mixed success. It vitamin d deficiency is indeed the issue, it should continue to help. Good luck and keep us posted on any changes.

So no advice on treating the toxins from the mold....its just a waiting game to look for improvement?

If it was moldy food...what now? Will she improve after whatever leaves her system? What was the prognosis?

That would be neat but they all say the same thing...."la dee da, but I need to see your chicken to know for sure..." at 50 dollars a pop too. Im just glad to have caring folks on here with a wealth of experience. Really, it is the experience that produces the knowledge.

Yes, Baby was paralyzed for 3 weeks before I learned of and started vit B therapy. I have had to put a brace on his foot one time since then but only for a few days. He too might have improved without the vit B, you just never know. I have a hen who is paralyzed and not responding to vit B...

She seems to be having a seizer. Vitamin B therapy was for paralysis. Im just not sure if vitamin B will help her. Im so sorry....

Excellent! I love to hear some good news from the use of vit b therapy.

Whatever you do, it is the best you can for her. Rest in knowing you did what you could. There is a better place for her, one without suffering. That is my belief anyway.

Im so sorry to hear of your decision to put down queeny. Do you have any idea what is wrong with her?

Sorry I somehow missed Runt's age. I read that the affliction you suspect most often affects chicks about that age,

Sara, did you ever say how old Runt was?

Be sure to put an escape hole in the back of the sling so the poo falls down and away from her.

Jesseanne that is great news, I hope she continues to improve. Do let us know. Regarding the worms, I have seen cases where the worms are visible in the poo. Check this link out: http://www.chat.allotment.org.uk/index.php?topic=17568.0

It the dark spot showed up on mature feathers Id say a drop of something. Now if it is on skin which renews itself fairly regularly, it might be more serious. Posting a picture may help others to assess.

For anyone interested I found this site and it looks informative: http://www.avianweb.com/chickendiseases.html