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    Hen seemed saved but then found dead over a week later

    I have a hen who suffered a broken wing awhile back. It never healed correctly so it just hung at her side but she just compensated for it. Last week I found her shivering on the ground on her back. It has been extremely cold here so I figured she was chilled, especially lacking the cover of...
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    Need guidance on possible cause of chicken death

    I had a year old bantam millefleur. A sweet female who laid eggs occasionally but with so many bantams I'm not sure how regularly she laid. On Tuesday I found her in the feed container (where she sometimes liked to hang out) but she was struggling to get out so I picked her up. I noted she...
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    Chicken found limp but alive. Need to know next steps!

    Sadly, our little chicken has passed this afternoon. Thank you for your input and guidance fellow poultry lovers! I'm hoping it was injury and not disease that took her so the rest of my flock will carry on healthy and happy.
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    Chicken found limp but alive. Need to know next steps!

    Thank you for your reply! Checked her for ticks as suggested but none found.
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    Chicken found limp but alive. Need to know next steps!

    Thank you for your reply! I did try the eggs for her but she's not interested in eating at the moment. I did also try to make her a nice spot. I'm hoping she's doing what she needs to do to get better.
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    Chicken found limp but alive. Need to know next steps!

    Hello! Found my bantam silkie chicken lying by the door of the coop upon releasing the others to free range. I did not note where she was prior to seeing her just lying there. I thought she was dead as completely limp with closed eyes but my touch made her twitch ever so slightly, open her...
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