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    Uncoordinated, falling over, unable to walk.....botulism?!

    Thanks MamaJean and Robdolbs for the info!! I started the PolyViSol yesterday, so hopefully that will help. I also offered some baby food that was applesauce/oatmeal, but neither chick was interested in that. The one off-balance chick seems to be doing ok, but I continue to find her stuck on her...
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    2 Week Old Chick - Trouble Walking, Keeps Falling Down, Need Help!

    Hi! I have a chick with the same problem I haven't put mine in a chair, so I'm not sure about the swollen rear. Maybe she is blocked up and can't poop? Or because she isn't moving around maybe her blood isn't circulating like it should? Definitely check the pressure around where her rear sits...
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    Uncoordinated, falling over, unable to walk.....botulism?!

    Nella, I have to say I am encouraged by your post. I have a chick that is doing the same thing. After reading so much information about Marek's disease I've gotten pretty worried I'm hoping that you can point me to some good information about how to help my chick. My chick is an americana...
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    Hello from North Carolina!

    Hello everyone, I have been browsing BackYardChicken for about a year (since my boyfriend and I got our first chicks), and recently decided to become a member! In 2009 we purchased 3 Americana (Auracana/Easter Egger) chicks, all hens. They were all raised indoors until several months old, and...
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