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    Chicken can't stand or walk, paralyzed??

    Instead of scratch, I'd offer a "just past damp" mash using her balanced feed. Get it wet enough that it just sticks together. Start with a small amount.
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    Chicken can't stand or walk, paralyzed??

    Go Ethel!
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    Chicken can't stand or walk, paralyzed??

    You'll likely need closer to 65mls 2-3x daily. Have you looked over any of the links I've posted?
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    Chicken can't stand or walk, paralyzed??

    Use a permethrin based product. DE won't get rid of them. If she has them, it's likely all the others do too. All birds and housing will need to be treated. I like using Gordon's. Here's a link to dilutions. Post in thread 'Depluming 😭'...
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    Chicken can't stand or walk, paralyzed??

    Fluids and nutrition go by weight or target weight. Please take a look at the thread I linked. Here is a quick cheat sheet for volumes: Here is a thread where a few of BYC's experienced tube feeders taught someone how to do it for the first time. Thread 'Need to Tube Severely Molting Hen'...
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    Chicken can't stand or walk, paralyzed??

    @casportpony has a great tube feeding article here: https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/step-by-step-tube-feeding-guide-pictures-under-construction.1064392/
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    Chicken can't stand or walk, paralyzed??

    Lamb tubes can usually be bought at most farm stores. They typically come with a syringe.
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    Chicken can't stand or walk, paralyzed??

    Make sure the hen is HYDRATED before tubing food.
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