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    Please Help - Found Chicken Lying on its Side, Will not/Cannot Walk

    Quote: Hi Chickbird, Thank you so much for the suggestions. I will look into the vendors that you mentioned. I am *very* interested in hearing more about the sling you made. In the past, I have made booties for my day old chicks as well as the "band-aid ankle braces" to help chicks with...
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    Please Help - Found Chicken Lying on its Side, Will not/Cannot Walk

    Thank you so much for your input, chickenlady. It's been two weeks now and I have been giving her a similar mixture of foods as you did with your little roo. I think she is getting better but still not walking or sitting on top of her legs yet. She still has her legs spread out as she lays on...
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    Full Compost Bin

    Henry'schickens : Do you know anyone that you can give it to? I'm sure there are gardners that would love to have your chicken poop/compost. Then you have room for more. Do you garden? You don't mention it. If so, til it in as mentioned by 1acre. I'm fortunate to have a lot of room and a...
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    Full Compost Bin

    Hi Rhoda, I understand that you can wait until Spring before cleaning again but I'd really rather not wait that long. In the meantime, the girls continue to do their thing. It would be a shame to just throw away all the good stuff but if I have to, I will just put it in a plastic garbage and...
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    Full Compost Bin

    Hi Everyone, I have a 4x8 coop that I've given a thorough cleaning twice over the past several months. Consequently, my relatively small compost bin is full to the brim with chicken poop, shavings and veggie scraps. What do you all do with the poop?
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    Please Help - Found Chicken Lying on its Side, Will not/Cannot Walk

    Quote: Thank you for your encouragement Gretel12. I know you are doing your best to take care of your little girl as well. I hope she fully recovers with your care and treatment. I will try some of the techniques you described. Thank you for sharing. As of today, our little Cuckoo is...
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    HELP Young Hen With Twisted Feet and Walking On Knees

    Chickenchick and PamperedPullet, How are your chickens now? Did the PolyViSol treatment work? Did you try any other treatments? Please update us. Thank you!
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    Please Help - Found Chicken Lying on its Side, Will not/Cannot Walk

    Quote: Dearest Kathy, This little Cuckoo is not one of your grandchickies I am happy to say (as happy as I can be). Your grandchickies are now being cared for by the children (and teachers) at our daughter's preschool. Everyone loves them, especially the children. Of the six, so far two...
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    Please Help - Found Chicken Lying on its Side, Will not/Cannot Walk

    Quote: Oh, Lisa, this is so very encouraging (albeit simultaneously sad). I am so happy to hear that your roo has recovered especially with your perfect care. I would definitely like to hear more about the regimen you provided. I appreciate your providing your email, but if it is OK with...
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    Please Help - Found Chicken Lying on its Side, Will not/Cannot Walk

    Quote: Hi Chickerdoodle, She's still eating relatively well today. Not really drinking but she enjoys the mash. After re-reading your post, I'm not sure if you were asking what her condition might be or what breed she might be? If the condition, I still do not know. She seems to be in...
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    Please Help - Found Chicken Lying on its Side, Will not/Cannot Walk

    She pooped a couple of times and they seemed normal. I didn't see any worms or anything out of the ordinary. Marek's or Mycotoxin poisoning - either one, I hope she makes it through healthier and stronger than before. Thank you all for your advice and concern. I will keep updating as she...
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    Please Help - Found Chicken Lying on its Side, Will not/Cannot Walk

    I have tried dipping her beak. She doesn't like it. When I first brought her in from outside, she drank readily - just for a bit. Afterwards, she doesn't seem interested in water. The mash, however, she's enjoying very much. I just put more water so it's a lot soupier, rather than a thick...
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    Please Help - Found Chicken Lying on its Side, Will not/Cannot Walk

    Chickengal, Thank you for the suggestion. I noticed that too. Actually, I've been by her side and holding out the dish until she stops eating and then leave it in front of her "tipped over". But I agree, a shallower dish would be good. I've noticed that she won't drink at all even when I...
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    Please Help - Found Chicken Lying on its Side, Will not/Cannot Walk

    I should check their feed trough just in case. Thank you for the suggestion. Regardless of whether the droppings board could be a cause or not, I think it's probably a good idea to replace it. I read that it's possible to give chickens the Marek's vaccination at any age although the ideal...
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    Please Help - Found Chicken Lying on its Side, Will not/Cannot Walk

    What are some of the causes of Mycotoxin poisoning? Most of the wood (plywood and OSB) I used for the coop was recycled and obtained free from Craigslist and Freecycle. Some of it had mold from being left outside in the rain. Every piece, except one, I primed with a sealer/stain killer before...
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