Re: Sick Hen - please help

Chris wrote:
Jill, thanks for your advice.

We took her to the vet today, he wasn't all that clear but appeared
to agree with the diagnosis. He didn't perform any surgery but sent
us away with antibiotics.

The hen looks a little better today but i'm not sure that's going to
last. Anyhow fingers crossed.

Thanks again,

Chris.

You are giving her the best chance.
My only advice now is to look at quality above quantity and if she starts to
decline to do the decent thing rather than ignore it.
Good luck and hope she rallies

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