Thanks. I am optimistic that this will run its course and she will fully recover. Late this afternoon I observed her to rise to her feet when a treat was put out. I also observed her to raise her wing tip indicating I my mind that the paralysis may be resolving. I will keep all posted on...
Thank you all for your information and suggestions to consider. Until this resolves my plan is to monitor nutritional intake, comfort, provide assistance as needed and monitor for safety.
We've had just gone through a heat wave as these signs first occurred. There have been periods of heavy rain since. Fungus and mildew are in the area as a norm. In previous writings I mentioned her being observed eating the remains of feed off the ground where portable pen had been and in some...
Would a vitamin deficiency be likely with a pellet layer feed? She gets scratch twice a day and free ranges near the house. More recently dried meal worm treats and the alternate days of the vinegar and rooster booster?
She (Ethel) is housed with a male Americana (Fred). They were bought together and have been inseparable. Out of need and after monitoring for conflict I've housed Festus with them. Fetus is part of a Product Red flock who injured his leg and had to be pulled from that flock. After 3 weeks in...
Here is a pic as requested of over night stool. I'm trying to post a video. To clarify: if she is laying on her side she can not right herself over her legs to stand. Assistance to that position she can independently stand and from there freely ambulated at will. Her appetite is excellent and...
Hello All. I have a Americana pullet who is coming into egg bearing age. She started showing (current) problems at least 2 weeks ago. I noticed she walked around with her wings hanging down and a change in her voice (raspy). This chicken has a history of coryza which she appeared to have...
Hello All. I have a Americana pullet who is coming into egg bearing age. She started showing (current) problems at least 2 weeks ago. I noticed she walked around with her wings hanging down and a change in her voice (raspy). This chicken has a history of coryza which she appeared to have...