She's my favorite girl and she isn't doing that well

[Thunder344]

My favorite girl, Star, isn't doing a lot of things she should be doing.
-very light for her age
-drinking water weirdly
-drinking water like its the end of the world
-walking fine
-talking to me fine
-not eating
-Crop is empty
-Crop is squishy
-Bottom of the pecking order
-Other than that, she seems fine
Any idea what is wrong with her? @MysteryChicken @EmmaRainboe

 

[EmmaRainboe]

Unfortunately I’ve helped as much as I can. I recommend reading those articles I linked, but that’s about all I can offer in terms of assistance.

 

[MysteryChicken]

I posted some instructions on the other thread.

 

[icy_flames]

Please take her to vet

 

[EmmaRainboe]

Please take her to vet

If that is an option I would agree, but unfortunately that isn’t an option for everyone.

 

[MysteryChicken]

@Wyorp Rock

 

[Thunder344]

If that is an option I would agree, but unfortunately that isn’t an option for everyone.

Yeah, i don't think there is a vet that takes chickens anywhere near me.

 

[gimmie birdies]

I am careful not to declare a favorite, out loud or even think it.

 

[theoldchick]

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/chicken-losing-weight.924393/

 

[icy_flames]

Yeah, i don't think there is a vet that takes chickens anywhere near me.

If you Google "avian vet near me" it will give you results for possible matches nearby. You still call each clinic and confirm of course. Some sites will also pop up for avian vets by state. My birds have not needed to see a vet yet but I have 2 very well known avian vet contacts ready to call ASAP if I need to.