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CharlieBaby

I’m so sorry your chicken is sick. I never got a clear diagnosis for mine, but she’s doing better and I can share what I tried.

I suspected reproductive issues, so I took her to a vet who implants Deslorelin. It was roughly $280 and took several phone calls to find a vet who does this for chickens.

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CharlieBaby

I also provided liver support by sprinkling a little of the human supplement “Liver Support” by Seeking Health in her food. You can look up the ingredients and buy them separately. I use the website Poultry DMV to learn about the potential benefits of specific supplements for sick chickens.

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CharlieBaby

If the abdomen is swollen? Look into ascites.There are tutorials on YouTube; watched a few before attempting to drain without a vet.

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CharlieBaby

If you don’t already have it, get “The Chicken Health Handbook” by Gail Damerow. It’s chock-full of excellent information, but I typically turn to the chapter about diagnosing illnesses and the index of symptoms and treatments. (Note: If the book says “no treatment available,” I can sometimes find ideas here or on other sites.) I’ll attach pictures of the poop pages, (some) reproductive issues, and ascites.

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CharlieBaby

If you aren’t already, keep her isolated from the flock until she’s feeling better. Give drops of NutriDrench in a syringe or soaked into bread. Scrambled eggs or plain yogurt sometimes spark an appetite if a chicken isn’t eating. Keep her hydrated, even if you have to carefully syringe fluid. Vinegar and electrolytes are sometimes good to try in water.