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  1. leadwolf1

    Help, lethargic pullet

    I would read up on gout. Sorry, I did it for you...I had to know. It seems as if she may have gotten into something poisonous with the possible kidney toxicity. Gout is a build up of urates in the tissues...really sounds like they think your chicken was in renal failure due to some kind of...
  2. leadwolf1

    Help, lethargic pullet

    I'm so sorry for your loss Put her in a plastic bag and put her in the fridge. You need to keep the body refrigerated, do not freeze. Call you local government extension office and ask them for a number to a state lab. They will be able to direct you. Having a necropsy performed is the...
  3. leadwolf1

    Help, lethargic pullet

    Chickens do not show symptoms of an illness until they are extemely ill. As prey animals, they can't afford to be sick or, they become someone's supper. Coccidiosis can kill in hours since it is 'hidden' sometimes until it is too late. Try and get the Corid and then hand dose her. Using an...
  4. leadwolf1

    Help, lethargic pullet

    You do not need to see an outbreak if it is Coccidiosis. You can have only one experience it. Coccidia is a protozoan that is constantly found in the soil. You don't need to add new birds or, have a history of Coccidiosis in your flock. It is a naturally occuring organism. It is also found...
  5. leadwolf1

    Help, lethargic pullet

    Two things come to mind.... 1. Coccidiosis and I would treat with Corid just to be on the safe side. Bloody poop doesn't need to be seen. 2. Sour or Impacted crop. For sour crop the crop will feel like a water balloon. Impacted crop...after not eating overnight, the crop will be empty...
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