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- Apr 19, 2023
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Ah…again, it seems I am back here with more questions on how to help my first flock ever. I have a flock of 7. I have two speckled Sussex that I got around the same age. One seems to be developing slower than the other. I’m not sure if the breeder gave me different aged chicks. Everyone is 3 months now. I recently stopped a Corid treatment for everyone and will do the follow up recommended Corid treatment in a few days. My Sussex is usually very hyper, upbeat, and social. I noticed ALL chickens lost some weight during the time of the Corid treatment, with the Sussex being the smallest now feeling her breast bone far too well than my other birds. She sleeps standing up often, when she pecks at food, she’s not super interested and greedy like she normally is. When everyone else is sitting down relaxing because it’s so hot here, she still stands up with eyes closed. I could do a fecal test with my vet ($50), or purchase a dewormer which would be my next thought for them as a routine treatment anyway ($40-$50) and see if that helps her. Just not sure what to do at this point if anyone has experienced the same or has recommendations. It’s been a few days and she just doesn’t have the same energy as she used to and the sleeping while standing thing is very unusual for her and I’m sure any other chicken. Everyone else has better energy although I feel they may need more time to catch up after that Corid treatment. I have some b-complex vitamins I can crush up and put into the feed mix if anyone thinks that’s a good idea? The following video shows how slow walking she is almost like she has something stuck up her butt but I check it everyday no bugs or wet poo stuck to her.
Everyone else has a bit more upbeat-ness to them when they run away from strange sounds etc. they are also not of laying age so it’s not an eggbound issue.
Everyone else has a bit more upbeat-ness to them when they run away from strange sounds etc. they are also not of laying age so it’s not an eggbound issue.