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    How to put a chicken down?

    I posted about a month or so ago about my limping chicken. I have been keeping her in a crate and trying to exercise her legs. ( once I learned it wasn't sprained or broke) I moved her into a larger crate hoping to encourage her to walk again and build strength in her legs. She has not...
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    help, chicken limping

    My poor Penny seems to be getting worse. She is still eating and drinking and wants to walk. But when she tries to walk she falls over on her face and rolls to her side and just lays there. I stopped the baby aspirin since it didn't seem to help her. I have ruled out a sprain. I was able to get...
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    help, chicken limping

    Thank you for responding and the helpful advice. I have separated her from the other chickens. I am keeping her in a crate inside for the time being. I gave her a warm bath to see if it helped her leg any. Dried her off good and gave her a treat. I think she is getting used to being spoiled lol...
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    help, chicken limping

    Pleas help! I have noticed for sometime now that my sweet Penny Sue (Rhode Island Red) has been limping. At first we thought her feet were cold from the weather and added extra hay to the coop and run but it never got better. I have checked her feet on several occasion , even washed her feet...
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