Is it possible for a chicken to forget how to eat?

[luisrosa411]

Been treating a hen for about 4 months. First she had what I thought was fowlpox, then she became lame, so I treated for vitamin deficiency. Along that time she just stopped eating. She does drink. So I’ve been torpedo feeding her. I took her to a vet, who gave her antibiotics she then developed sour crop. With nystatin, she recovered.

But she still is not eating, not food, not snacks any ideas?

 

[Debbie292d]

Try some scrambled eggs. That's one thing no chicken can refuse.

I'd also put some of her feed in a dish and soak it with water. That's thought of as a "treat" to our chicks and chickens.

Probiotics, like powder you mix in the water, or Greek yogurt is high too, might help if she's got some crop or digestive issues going on too. It's always good to follow up with those after antibiotics anyway.

Hopefully she gets past this and starts eating on her own again.

 

[luisrosa411]

Try some scrambled eggs. That's one thing no chicken can refuse.

I'd also put some of her feed in a dish and soak it with water. That's thought of as a "treat" to our chicks and chickens.

Probiotics, like powder you mix in the water, or Greek yogurt is high too, might help if she's got some crop or digestive issues going on too. It's always good to follow up with those after antibiotics anyway.

Hopefully she gets past this and starts eating on her own again.

Thank you. I’ll try that