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I misspoke - it was actually the vet at the state of California department of agriculture where they deal with avian health. They will euthanize sick chickens and conduct necropsies to monitor any virus spread. They were very helpful. Good luck with your search.

Update - just over 4 weeks since Poppy couldn’t walk. Since then she’s had vitamin B and daily favorite treats as well as a visit to an animal chiropractor who works primarily on dogs as well as horses. I think the stimulation to her nervous system might have helped because she was noticeably...

Thank you - she is eating and her energy is good. She is not lethargic or looking miserable, which I am taking as a good sign. Have been in touch with the state vet - she was very helpful - and plan on a necropsy if it comes to that. They will also euthanize for a very reduced fee. One thing I...

Thank you - Poppy doesn’t seem very interested in food - she has taken some water and I noticed that it seemed to go right through her. Her poop is almost all liquid which is not surprising given that she’s not eating much.,I’ve given antibiotics and Vit B. She is not lethargic, eyes are bright...

Thank you for the Vit B input. Would liquid work or tablets better? She hadn’t laid for 6-8 weeks as she was moulting and then growing her feathers back in. Vet said not egg bound or any obstruction. Decal float not done. Haven’t seen worms and my other two hens seem healthy. Have not seen any...

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I’ve just put her out on grass and she is eating and has moved herself about. Still can’t stand though.

On Monday I noticed Poppy was lying down and moving about very little and when she did move it was very uneven. Vet found nothing wrong without extensive and expensive testing. I brought her home with antibiotics. She can’t really move at all - she’s still eating, and not lethargic or out of...