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    Less active chicken

    She is way to skinny do be able to even lay an egg at this moment. I also think if this was the case that she would not have lasted for over 2 weeks.
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    Less active chicken

    The results of the manure test have been received. No details were found. No worms or coccidioses. We are now going to try a mix of antibiotics for the intestines for 7 days. I will isolate her in a part of the run, so that only she can access the extra high-calorie/high-protein food and drink...
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    Less active chicken

    Went to the vet today. He couldn't discover anything except that she is very thin. The tricky thing is that she becomes active when you come near, with and without food. She also eats with the other chickens. There is food available all day long, which I occasionally see her eating from. I'm...
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    Less active chicken

    A chicken has been less active for a number of weeks. She stands still a lot, often with her eyes closed. Head and tail slightly down. She still eats and drinks, but not much. The crop is very small when I check it. She is also very thin and the comb is not so bright red, sometimes a bit gray...
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    Crop problem or something else?

    Thank you for your reply. I have read the info in your link. I have tried the coconut oil last night. I'm unable to empty the crop completely. This morning there was still food in the crop and it was hard. So, it does not empty overnight. It was smaller than yesterday evening though. This...
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    Crop problem or something else?

    Dear fellow chicken enthusiasts, I am seeking help and advice. Last week, I discovered a hard crop in one of my 3 chickens. Immediately, I administered 10ml of water with 20% apple cider vinegar, which allowed me to massage the crop. In the following days, I checked the crop every morning and...
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    New member

    Hi all, I have been looking at your forum over the last few years for tips and inspiration. I’m not much of a poster/commenter, but today i have finally decided to create an account to post some questions. My introduction: (1) Are you new to chickens / when did you first get chickens? I am...
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