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RIP Kiki...

BirdWorld

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This morning my chicken Kiki passed. :sorrow: I noticed three days ago that she appeared lethargic and very sick. She was very thin, and it seemed that she hadn't been eating much. I gave her mealworms because that was the only thing she'd eat, and put apple cider vinegar in her water as instructed by a vet, who thought she may have had parasitic worms. I couldn't bring her to the vet in person because of covid. That night I had to place her in the chicken coop because she wasn't moving much, and the next morning she wouldn't eat anything. I had to give her water/acv from a dropper and feed her mash from a syringe. She was still refusing so I had to force feed her with the help of a family member. She stayed inside the chicken coop because she wouldn't come out on her own. She began to eat a bit more yesterday, so things were looking up. But early this morning I came in and... :(
So now my total chicken count is down to six. I just hope she wasn't contagious, at least none of my other hens have shown any symptoms.
 

Craftydan

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Poor Chicken :( I'm so sorry for your loss.
 

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:sorrow:
 

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OH I am so sorry for you! :sadhug:I hope you feel better soon, and that none of the others get sick!!
 

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so sorry for your girl, may she fly high :sorrow:
 

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I’m sorry for your loss hun :sadhug2:
 

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I'm so sorry for your loss. :sadhug:
 

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Oh no, I’m so very sorry for your loss of Kiki. :sorrow: I hope everyone else will be okay.
:sadhug2:
 

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I’m so sorry to hear of your loss :sorrow:
 

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:sadhug2::sorrow:
 

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I am so sorry for your loss of Kiki. It is so hard with chickens. By the time we notice the symptoms it can already be very serious.

Thank you for giving her mealworms and supporting her in her last moments. :sorrow: Hearts out to you
 

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I am sorry for your loss.
 

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I'm so sorry for your loss.:sadhug2:
With chickens it's very hard to get them well after they get sick. Often you only notice that there's something wrong when the problem gets really bad. You did everything you could, and you made her comfortable in her last days. You did really well, and I hope all your other chickens stay nice and healthy.
 

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Awww I´m very sorry for your loss :sadhug:
 

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I am very sorry for your loss.
 
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