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Sick chicken help!
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Oh no, it sounds like your feathered friend is having a bit of a rough patch! When a chicken shows signs of lethargy, changes in poop, and increased water consumption, it’s time to pay attention. Her scabby toes and the poop around her vent are definitely worth investigating further. While it’s great that she’s still eating and walking around, these symptoms suggest she might need a little extra TLC. Since she’s pushing four years old, her health can be more delicate, so keeping a close eye on her behavior and condition is crucial. Let’s dive into some possible causes and solutions to help get your chicken back to her cluck-tastic self in no time!
What’s wrong with her? Her poop is very watered down she’s a little lethargic but she’s still walking about but she isn’t running to me like she usually does she’s still eating and drinking but she’s drinking a lot more water i didn’t notice any symptoms until a day ago. I also noticed her feet have scabs on them but it doesn’t seem like bumble foot and it’s only on her back toes I also checked her duct and it has poop on the feathers around it but her duct itself looks fine no redness or swelling she is an older chicken pushing 4 years old
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