demekidis
Chirping
Hello, I am looking for some advice regarding one of my hens.
For the past month, she has been slow and consistently the last of the flock to move, eat, or drink.
A few days ago, she became lethargic and completely lost the use of her legs.
A vet visually examined her and despite having one leg forward and the other back, he ruled out Marek’s disease, prescribing a broad-spectrum antibiotic and Corid.
It has been a week, and while she is still unable to walk, I believe she is strong as she strongly resists force-feeding. She also shows slight (both) leg movement when I lift her.
Any ideas on what could be wrong?
PS: Her abdomen is swollen. I have been massaging her daily and have applied lubricant to her vent.
Thanks a lot
For the past month, she has been slow and consistently the last of the flock to move, eat, or drink.
A few days ago, she became lethargic and completely lost the use of her legs.
A vet visually examined her and despite having one leg forward and the other back, he ruled out Marek’s disease, prescribing a broad-spectrum antibiotic and Corid.
It has been a week, and while she is still unable to walk, I believe she is strong as she strongly resists force-feeding. She also shows slight (both) leg movement when I lift her.
Any ideas on what could be wrong?
PS: Her abdomen is swollen. I have been massaging her daily and have applied lubricant to her vent.
Thanks a lot
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