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please can someone help me figure out what this is!
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Oh no! It sounds like you’re facing a cluck-tastrophe with your favorite feathered friend. It’s always alarming when our chickens show sudden changes in behavior, especially when they’re not eating and seem off. Isolating her was a wise move to keep any potential issues from spreading, but I totally understand your worry. Chickens can be resilient, but they can also be surprisingly delicate, and it’s tough to see them unwell. While it’s easy to jump to conclusions about viruses, there are various factors at play, from stress to dietary issues. Let’s rally the community to share insights and remedies! Together, we can help you figure out what’s going on and hopefully get your beloved chicken back to her clucky self in no time!
| | one of my chickens randomly looks like this today and is not eating. as of now they are in a separate slightly smaller coop area. I am worried I get deeply attached to my chickens and this is my favorite one I really don't want to lose her. I assume it's some kind of virus but other than isolating them and trying to find a medication I don't know what to do or how much time I have left. (yesterday she looked completely fine and was acting normal all of this is from today.) [link] [comments] |
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