Hi, our hen Betsy is 4 years old. A few days ago, we noticed she was lethargic and would randomly lose her balance and not be able to get up. Her comb got paler and her eyes are kind of squinty (no discharge).
We immediately isolated her inside and started supportive therapy - electrolytes, vitamins, etc. Keeping her warm. She is eating and drinking and squawking when we come near her. She can walk a bit and stand in her isolation pen. But outside on the uneven ground, she sometimes tips over. She doesn’t move around much except to eat and drink. She seems kind of dazed.
Hasn’t laid an egg in a week.
Her poops are mostly normal looking, some a bit watery.
After 4 days, she doesn’t seem to be worsening but also not improving. Any ideas? The avian vet here is $$$, far away, and we can’t easily afford it. I just want to try everything I can to help her at home. Thank you!
P.S. She is vaccinated against Marek’s.
We immediately isolated her inside and started supportive therapy - electrolytes, vitamins, etc. Keeping her warm. She is eating and drinking and squawking when we come near her. She can walk a bit and stand in her isolation pen. But outside on the uneven ground, she sometimes tips over. She doesn’t move around much except to eat and drink. She seems kind of dazed.
Hasn’t laid an egg in a week.
Her poops are mostly normal looking, some a bit watery.
After 4 days, she doesn’t seem to be worsening but also not improving. Any ideas? The avian vet here is $$$, far away, and we can’t easily afford it. I just want to try everything I can to help her at home. Thank you!
P.S. She is vaccinated against Marek’s.
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