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    Off Balance Pullet

    I have a new pair of 12 week old legbars. One was slightly quiet and slept more when first brought home but I have now noticed that she's having trouble walking, she's very off balance and wobbly. She prefers to sit down on her hocks. I've checked both feet and legs and can't see any obvious...
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    Respiratory disease?

    Update:Chicken has virtually recovered! We bought her in for a night earlier in the week as she had become a little lethargic and temperatures had dropped. After that she began to eat more (particularly liked tuna!) which perked her up. She's still slightly wheezy but not gasping for air like...
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    Respiratory disease?

    She's a bit quieter today but doesn't seem to be struggling to breathe quite as much thank goodness! She doesn't seem to have any sort of abdominal swelling but I agree that its quite likely that she has a weakened immune system. I've bought some 'poultry drops' with amino acids, molasses and...
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    Respiratory disease?

    Hi, Thanks for your help! I've made a video of her . I agree that antibiotics may not be the answer as the way that this comes and goes (although is definitely at it's worst at the moment) makes me think its more of a chronic issue. Also I think I would need a prescription for tylan in the UK...
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    Respiratory disease?

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    Respiratory disease?

    Hello! One of my chickens has always had breathing issues, when I first got her she became ill with what is best decribed as a cold (sneezing, gungy eyes etc) I put this down to stress of moving and she recovered within a few weeks. She's now around 2 1/2 years old and occasionally has had bouts...
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