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- Dec 7, 2013
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I have a silkie who got clumsier and clumsier until she couldn't stand upright, only lay on her side. After doing some research, I learned that she was suffering from lack of vitamins. I now have her inside my house, and after four days on vitamins B and E, she is stronger in her legs but still not able to stand. She seems to be getting slightly better. Does your chicken get clumsier every day? PS: your chicken looks so cute!
This morning we found her as you described above couldn't stand upright and was on her side struggling to get up. My partner massaged her legs and she does have a go at standing up but still prefers to sit. She is eating and drinking ok but as they are supposed to grub all day I'm not sure she is eating enough. She sleeps a lot. We have given her some Poultry Tonic in her water which contains vitamins and minerals.
This is a picture of her poo. It's greenish in colour but I think that is because the tonic is that colour?
We don't know what to do for the best. Don't want her suffering but how long before you say enough is enough?
I could cry every time she/he falls over.