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This is our 16 wk old hen who 3 days ago starting following us instead of leading the flock and she started walking very slowly and tail was slightly bent to one side. I am trying to treat her at home but not sure how to treat?
Symptoms:
She is sleeping most of the day, not drinking. I am trying to hydrate her with watermelon, which she is eating. Also has ate yogurt, and egg yolk. No parasites, clean vent, feels normal weight. Crop seems empty, no bad smell. Poops are small and more watery. I think because she is eating runny food. No apparent cuts or bumps. Seems sensitive near base of tail. I am trying to figure out if this is injury or illness. She had access to yard. There is wisteria, they all picked at new shoots some time back, so I cut them out. All rest of 7 chickens seem great.
I know it's hard to tell... but really feel helpless and wondering if there is anything else I should be doing besides keeping her warm and resting and bringing her soft foods???
This is our 16 wk old hen who 3 days ago starting following us instead of leading the flock and she started walking very slowly and tail was slightly bent to one side. I am trying to treat her at home but not sure how to treat?
Symptoms:
She is sleeping most of the day, not drinking. I am trying to hydrate her with watermelon, which she is eating. Also has ate yogurt, and egg yolk. No parasites, clean vent, feels normal weight. Crop seems empty, no bad smell. Poops are small and more watery. I think because she is eating runny food. No apparent cuts or bumps. Seems sensitive near base of tail. I am trying to figure out if this is injury or illness. She had access to yard. There is wisteria, they all picked at new shoots some time back, so I cut them out. All rest of 7 chickens seem great.
I know it's hard to tell... but really feel helpless and wondering if there is anything else I should be doing besides keeping her warm and resting and bringing her soft foods???
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