nerve damage

  1. T

    Possibly Marek’s

    This morning one of my Rhode Island Reds passed away. I’m very concerned that it was Marek’s. Here are all the symptoms and things I’ve noticed: • For about a month, she’s been very lethargic and sitting still during the day. • She chose to lay on the floor at night rather than roosting • She...
  2. VictoriaP

    Hen lame and knuckling after vaccine in thigh - help!!

    Hi! My hen hasn’t been doing well, so after taking her to the vet, I was sent home with some Baytril injections to give her intramuscularly. When I went to give her the first injection in her breast, her pectorals were basically nonexistent. She’s incredibly thin and her keel is so sharp :( I...
  3. TylerEngland

    Best recovery diet for bone fracture with possible tendon and nerve damage?

    Sadly, I think my sweet, 6mo polish chicken, Big Bird (BB) suffered a fracture to her hock and an injury to her tendon last Friday, and there appears to be a little nerve damage as well but still good circulation. Twice I've taken her to the vet to be put down (my husband is attached to this...
  4. Bri's Goose

    Stumbling goose

    My goose is about seven months old. August 21st he was found in the coop during morning feed. He was unable to use his legs. He was rushed to a regular pet vet. She gave him a dose of pain med. Seemed to do better for a day. Then he stopped eatting. For about 11 days he didn't eat.Gave him...
  5. GMarie65

    HELP! YOUNG HEN ACTING LIKE SHE IS OCD

    I noticed yesterday that my 14 week old Araucana hen was acting like she was OCD or like she has a crazy case of ADHD. She runs around like she does not know where she is going and she keeps her head down pecking the ground for food at all times. She was fine a few days ago. Now out of the...
  6. bethadee

    Hemiparesis - hen can't stand

    I have a hen with a fox-induced brain injury. She appears to have full strength in her right half, but lacking in ability to use muscles appropriately. My vet friend tells me it's hemiparesis, meaning brain damage has caused nerve issues in her right half. She can't walk, so I've been using a...
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