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Lethargic Chicken After Vet
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Oh no, it sounds like your feathered friend is having a rough time! After a visit to the vet for that pesky water belly, it's understandable to feel a bit clucky about her current condition. With the vet draining the fluid and sending you home with antibiotics and pain relief, you’re doing everything right. However, it’s tough when your chicken doesn’t want to eat or move—definitely a case of the fowl blues! Have you tried offering her some of her favorite treats, or maybe even some warm, comforting mash? Sometimes a little extra coaxing and love can work wonders. Let’s brainstorm some egg-citing ways to perk her up and get those feathers ruffled in a good way again! 🐔✨
| | I took her to the vet yesterday because she had water belly, and I’m aware that the fluid build up is just a symptom of a larger problem. Once the vet drained her, I was given antibiotics and pain reliever. Today, she is doesn’t want to move, and doesn’t want to eat. I’ve tried giving her egg yolk, mashed feed with the medicine. She doesn’t want to eat and she doesn’t want to move! How can I get her to feel better 😢 [link] [comments] |
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