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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

    ...curious why and what others think? Looking at the label, it's got Vitamins A, D, Riboflavin and very little calcium (she's not laying yet). Of course, it has a *whole bunch* of other things that may not be desirable such as 100% iron (daily for humans). What does everyone think? Yea or nay?
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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

    ...child with her nose up in the air (but at least she tried a few bites, when a child won't even do that!). The concoction on the other hand, she *loves* it! I am very happy right now and hope this works. Basically, I chose foods high in Vitamins A, B and D. Call me crazy, but I think her...
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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

    ...freerange every day - it's literally raining cats and dogs these days. I'm also concerned that she could be at the bottom of the pecking order and *may* not be getting enough feed? Even though I try to make sure that there is a constant supply of feed and water, is it possible that one...
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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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    Please Help - Found Chicken Lying on its Side, Will not/Cannot Walk

    Quote: I think you are right. It's probably Marek's. Her age is right, just about 3 - 4 months old. One leg is retracted and one leg is extended. Once her feathers dry, I will check her skin and follicles to see if I can find any that are red and inflamed. This is a great article that I...
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    Please Help - Found Chicken Lying on its Side, Will not/Cannot Walk

    Hi All, Today I found one of my chickens (13 weeks old) lying on the ground and not able to get up. She was awake but as the other chickens walked on top of her legs, she couldn't move her legs to get them off or even complain as they "trampled" on her. I picked her up and gave her a warm...
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    First Attempt at Incubating Underway - UPDATE - Operation: Booties

    Quote: Yes, we really wanted to help especially since some of the conditions that contributed to the situation were directly caused by us (i.e. egg carton, egg upright, restricted movement, etc.) There is some good news. I haven't taken pictures yet, but the "operated on chickie" is now...
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    First Attempt at Incubating Underway - UPDATE - Operation: Booties

    ...baby tooth that just flops around and could fall out any second. No matter how many times it tries to break free and out, it just can't quite *pop out*. I hope it's not because of the humidity or something else I've done. Comparatively, the others had such an easy time and the conditions...
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    First Attempt at Incubating Underway - UPDATE - Operation: Booties

    ...the first thing I did was dip each of their beaks into water). There are 3 that have zipped but just haven't made it out yet. One has been taking *a very long* time to get out, about 36 hours now. I fear it won't make it out but perhaps I will be pleasantly surprised. The others have...
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