SnackMeat
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- Jun 14, 2025
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Aside from deficiency, you can read up on Marek's recovery cases. Some birds do recover and learn to walk again. I do remember someone talking about water therapy with their chicken, working their legs.
My general rule is as long as the animal is eating, drinking, and can pass waste material without seeming to be in a lot of pain, then I'm willing to ride it out. However you also have to factor in time. Are you able to sleep through the night or do you have to check on her every few hours? Because the second wouldn't be sustainable for very long.
It is good to decide where the line is and stick to it.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...-chick-vinegar-and-baking-soda-method.147192/
My general rule is as long as the animal is eating, drinking, and can pass waste material without seeming to be in a lot of pain, then I'm willing to ride it out. However you also have to factor in time. Are you able to sleep through the night or do you have to check on her every few hours? Because the second wouldn't be sustainable for very long.
It is good to decide where the line is and stick to it.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...-chick-vinegar-and-baking-soda-method.147192/
