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    Very Sick Chicken

    Sorry to say, but does seem to be between legs, below vent. So, fatal as in I should just take her out and end her misery? And is water belly something contagious? I will look it up. . .
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    Very Sick Chicken

    I think I may have a similar issue. I noticed one of the girls was lethargic this morning, and so I moved to separate her from the rest. When I picked her up I noticed she seemed very bloated, and then as I palpated her underside, fluid came out her nose and mouth. And then alot of fluid came...
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    Dead Sparrows and Sick Chicken - Infuenza?

    Yep, that is what I did. Now the right bird is in jail and the other is out of hospital. The victim seems to be doing fine with the flock. Annabelle is in a huff. The peepers come today. Lets see where this goes.
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    Dead Sparrows and Sick Chicken - Infuenza?

    Thanks for the ideas. The victim has been "see don't touch" now for about a week (I designed my coop for exactly that scenario). Just occurred to me that I may be isolating the wrong bird. Perhaps I should quarantine the bully, eh? Going to order those "peepers" today. Looks like a good...
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    Dead Sparrows and Sick Chicken - Infuenza?

    Well, meet Annabelle the bully. She went right back to her evil deeds as soon as I reintroduced the victim. So, now what? Violence for violence? Chicken stew? Heal with kindness?
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    Dead Sparrows and Sick Chicken - Infuenza?

    Thanks for the help, folks. Ok, no flu. That is good news. But also, no rooster. And no bully identified over the years. I will keep an eye out (eye for an eye. . .). But also failed predator attempt? Update: This morning she is no longer standing. So, it seems there is more going on than a...
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    Dead Sparrows and Sick Chicken - Infuenza?

    Three strange things in the past week: Dead sparrow face down in the pond Dead sparrow face down in the chicken watering cup Beat up/sick chicken found in the yard Might these be related? See the pictures for black comb and blind eye. What is going on here? Influenza? Pecking abuse? Both?
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    Introducing solo hen to small flock

    The water hose is an intriguing idea, and might be a good way to manage this in a day or so. Tonight she again will spend it outside the coop, I think (the weather is perfect). And I may make moves of engagement tomorrow. She and he were going at it across the wire yet today, but he seemed to be...
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    Introducing solo hen to small flock

    Similar scene with mine. Yesterday I have just inherited a sweet new hen (3 year old barred rock) to add to my flock of 5 + 1 Rooster, all yearlings. I put her in with the others in the fenced yard (perhaps 100 sq feet,,in the woods). The new girl was quickly attacked by the dominant hen, but...
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    Mareks or Vitamin B for this paralyzed bird? How Can I tell?

    More pet than anything. Eggs for breakfast. Small flock of 8-10 at a time. I too brake for squirrels. It seems I feed them also, with chicken scratch.
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    Mareks or Vitamin B for this paralyzed bird? How Can I tell?

    No. This was one of the "new" birds. Four of them, two months ago. Unknown origin. Lesson learned for me, I think.
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    Mareks or Vitamin B for this paralyzed bird? How Can I tell?

    Is that because you suspect she might be filling up on scratch and not eating pellets. Sort of pizza and chips all the time?
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    Mareks or Vitamin B for this paralyzed bird? How Can I tell?

    This five month old Easter egger quite suddenly started walking on her hocks, with her left foot curled under. Overnight. She got around that way for a few days, but then her leg went straight out stiff, and she cannot walk at all. I have separated her from the flock, but now I do not know what...
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    Hen is Lethargic and Not Eating, Crop Issue or More Going On?

    She took up with a broody hen, who let her hang out. And now all is peaceful all around. So, a happy ending to a two week long saga. Thanks, everyone!
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    Hen is Lethargic and Not Eating, Crop Issue or More Going On?

    Ok, one more question - these bruises (?) on her comb, is that from being pecked by the others? They were not there until I returned her to the coop.
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