Downed Cornish cross

BakersBluffFarm

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Apr 13, 2022
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I have a Cornish cross hen that went limp today. It's not that she's too heavy to move, but her legs and wings have stopped moving, doesn't really move much if I turn her upside down. Very lethargic and unwilling to eat or drink and is breathing heavy. This just started today and none of the other meat birds I have are doing this.
Anyone know what may be causing this? Wanna nip it in the bud so my other birds don't have any issues if it's transmissible
 
Sorry about your chicken. Can you also post this on the meat bird thread here:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/forums/meat-birds-etc.21/

I don’t have experience with meaties, but I would,
try to get it drinking some fluids with electrolytes. Some meat birds can suffer heart attacks, and if it is hot where you live, there could be heat stress. I hope others will help you.
 

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