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CHASETRAILBUILDA
Joined: 11 May 2008
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 Posted: Sun May 11, 2008 7:54 pm Post subject: DIZZY CHICKEN |
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Hi all my first time here, so forgive me if this is answered elsewhere,(I have looked)
We have a chicken which was broody so my wife decided to see if she would hatch some duck eggs.
However, it wasn't successful but now the chicken which sat for a while seems to have lost her balance.
Any help much appreciated.
Gary |
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Kitsune
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Location: Manchester
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| Posted: Sun May 11, 2008 7:57 pm Post subject: |
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| did she get up to feed every day? could she be dehydrated? Often hens that sit can lose condition - how long has she been off the nest? |
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CHASETRAILBUILDA
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| Posted: Sun May 11, 2008 8:40 pm Post subject: |
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don't know if she got up to feed, but she has definitely drunk and fed since. She's been off the nest for about 5 days now, we took the eggs off her.
It's like she's drunk! she walks, but in a lurching way and then collapses down again.
Apart from that she seems quite alert. |
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Kitsune
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| Posted: Sun May 11, 2008 9:27 pm Post subject: |
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how does her abdomen feel? Soft or full?
maybe her legs are weak...
Have you checked the nest area for signs of red mite, and checked her for lice? |
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CHASETRAILBUILDA
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| Posted: Wed May 14, 2008 8:19 am Post subject: |
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Thanks Vikki
I'll check all those
gary |
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