1.) What type of bird , age and weight (does the chicken seem or feel lighter or thinner than the others.)
Black Australorp, just over 1 year old, yes thinner and lighter
2) What is the behavior, exactly.
Lethargic, not eating although seems interested, takes one peck then acts disgusted, wobbly when standing and doesn't stand as much as possible, poopy butt feathers but clear vent, does not feel egg bound or impacted crop
She seems pretty alert still, talks to me when she sees me and has her head up eyes open and clear, but just doesn't wanna stand up
3) How long has the bird been exhibiting symptoms?
2 days
4) Are other birds exhibiting the same symptoms?
No, 2 other birds acting perfectly normal
5) Is there any bleeding, injury, broken bones or other sign of trauma.
No
6) What happened, if anything that you know of, that may have caused the situation.
N/a
7) What has the bird been eating and drinking, if at all.
She picked at a tomato today but it's all I've seen her eat in 2 days
8) How does the poop look? Normal? Bloody? Runny? etc.
Green/yellow
9) What has been the treatment you have administered so far? Probiotic, vitamins,
10 ) What is your intent as far as treatment? For example, do you want to treat completely yourself, or do you need help in stabilizing the bird til you can get to a vet?
Treat myself as I have no vets nearby that deal with chickens
11) If you have a picture of the wound or condition, please post it. It may help.
No wound
12) Describe the housing/bedding in use
Normal chicken coop with 4 nesting boxes, and roost and wood shavings
Black Australorp, just over 1 year old, yes thinner and lighter
2) What is the behavior, exactly.
Lethargic, not eating although seems interested, takes one peck then acts disgusted, wobbly when standing and doesn't stand as much as possible, poopy butt feathers but clear vent, does not feel egg bound or impacted crop
She seems pretty alert still, talks to me when she sees me and has her head up eyes open and clear, but just doesn't wanna stand up
3) How long has the bird been exhibiting symptoms?
2 days
4) Are other birds exhibiting the same symptoms?
No, 2 other birds acting perfectly normal
5) Is there any bleeding, injury, broken bones or other sign of trauma.
No
6) What happened, if anything that you know of, that may have caused the situation.
N/a
7) What has the bird been eating and drinking, if at all.
She picked at a tomato today but it's all I've seen her eat in 2 days
8) How does the poop look? Normal? Bloody? Runny? etc.
Green/yellow
9) What has been the treatment you have administered so far? Probiotic, vitamins,
10 ) What is your intent as far as treatment? For example, do you want to treat completely yourself, or do you need help in stabilizing the bird til you can get to a vet?
Treat myself as I have no vets nearby that deal with chickens
11) If you have a picture of the wound or condition, please post it. It may help.
No wound
12) Describe the housing/bedding in use
Normal chicken coop with 4 nesting boxes, and roost and wood shavings
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