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    Sick chicken - Help please!

    Thank you!
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    Sick chicken - Help please!

    Just thought I'd update -- it definitely was being eggbound that brought on Elsa's temporary paralysis. She has spent a couple days eating, drinking, walking and running like normal. So thank you to everyone for your help!:hugs
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    Sick chicken - Help please!

    An update! I'm hopeful that my sg was eggbound. She finally managed to get the egg out and seems to be feeling much better. IllI be keeping an eye on her and will give an update tomorrow :D
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    Sick chicken - Help please!

    The above comment was for you :)
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    Sick chicken - Help please!

    I don't have any calcium on hand aside from the oyster shell I give them. I gave her some of that mixed with a little food. I just had surgery a few days ago so I can't drive yet, but I do have a family member who is going to run to the store for me in a bit to pick up some calcium. Hopefully...
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    Sick chicken - Help please!

    Her eyes look normal, she's eating and drinking just fine but I will definitely add some nutridrench just to be safe. I checked her vent and there is a fairly large egg in there about an inch and a half inwards. I just gave her a 20 minute epsom salt bath and have her in a large kennel with...
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    Sick chicken - Help please!

    could She be egg bound since she just started laying this week?
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    Sick chicken - Help please!

    I brought her to the garage and she's just sitting on my lap.
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    Sick chicken - Help please!

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    Sick chicken - Help please!

    Her legs are tucked in
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    Sick chicken - Help please!

    Hi everyone! We woke up this morning to one of my hens laying down in the coop. She is a 20 week old sapphire gem and just started laying eggs this week. She won't walk - like her legs don't work. Her wings seem to be a little weak as well. She still has an appetite but can't move. None of the...
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    ~The Sapphire Gem~ A Breed's Chat Thread

    She's so pretty!
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    ~The Sapphire Gem~ A Breed's Chat Thread

    Thanks! Her Welsummer sister's name is Anna ;):D
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    ~The Sapphire Gem~ A Breed's Chat Thread

    Here's another for good measure :lol:
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    ~The Sapphire Gem~ A Breed's Chat Thread

    Hi everyone! New to the thread! Just wanted to join in and exchange info about these beautiful SG's! This is a picture of my 13 week gem, Elsa. I have 9 chickens and 2 ducks in my flock but this is my only gem!
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