UPDATE ON HAZEL the HEN...
I returned to the vet, who gave her (Hazel) a second anti-biotic injection and gave me some more anti-biotic tabs to take home. Her temp was 41! So i was glad to be there.
In reflection, Hazel started 'slowing down'... not running at mealtimes etc. around 4-5 weeks...
Thankyou SO much! I will have to read up on parasite infestations. Ill phone vet and treat as suggested. I suspect your right though, i have observed all day and when she stands she has no balance at all, looks like she is drunk, so illness not injury is seeming more likely. Cant thankyou enough :)
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