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    Chicken breathing heavily and unable to stand up....any ideas as to what might cause this?

    I took Ginger to the vet this morning as soon as they opened, and unfortunately the vet does not even know what the problem is. This morning Ginger was not eating or drinking at all, and still breathing heavily, couldn't stand up or walk. I decided the best option was to have her put down, as I...
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    Chicken breathing heavily and unable to stand up....any ideas as to what might cause this?

    Update. She is still alive this morning. Alert and breathing heavily, still can't stand .Drinking water, but not eating. I know for sure now that she is not egg bound, because she laid a partially formed egg this morning. Wish I could take her to the vet, but they are all closed for Memorial...
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    Advice needed - Hen suddenly lethargic and breathing heavily - not sure what is wrong

    One of our 5 free range hens who seemed perfectly healthy all day, is suddenly ill. We were gone for 3 hours, and when we came back, she was lying in the front yard -seems unable to use her legs or stand to walk. She is breathing heavily, but appears alert and uninjured. Her comb is red, and her...
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    Chicken breathing heavily and unable to stand up....any ideas as to what might cause this?

    One of our hens that seemed perfectly fine this morning is now acting very sick. We were out for 3 hours, and when we came back, she was lying on the ground, breathing heavily. Small amount of mucus on her nose. She will take a bit of food from us, but not with her usual vigor. Her eyes are...
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