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Lavender Orpington
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Oh dear, it sounds like your lavender Orpington is having a bit of a rough time! First of all, kudos to you for being such a caring chicken parent and isolating her with food and water—that's definitely the right move. Since there are no visible signs of injury or swelling, it could be a few things. Sometimes, chicks can have temporary issues from a fall or even a nutritional deficiency. Make sure her diet includes plenty of protein and vitamins, like chick starter feed. You might also want to gently check if she’s just being a bit dramatic or if there’s a hidden issue, like a sprain. If her condition doesn’t improve in a day or two, a vet visit might be in order.
 | Hello, I currently have 8 chicks about 2-3 weeks old. I checked on them this morning and at lunchtime and all of them were fine. When I went to check on them about an hour ago the lavender Orpington was struggling to walk. It seems like she won’t put any weight on her right leg. There’s no signs of a wound anywhere, and her leg is not swollen or hot. I currently have her isolated with food and water away from the others. Any suggestions on what I should do next? First time raising chicks. Thank you! [link] [comments] |
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