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Date Posted: 20:50:06 09/17/12 Mon
Author: D C T friendly poultry orthopedist
Subject: Re: Chick splits!
In reply to: Malia 's message, "Chick splits!" on 17:17:39 09/17/12 Mon

The problems is illness....most likely botulism. I have
seen this happen to just ONE member of a group. Source is
said to be fermented food or eating an infected maggot but
this has happened where NO maggots could be found.
Botulism is a toxin that brings paralysis to muscles
when nerves are hit by the toxin. (same toxin now used to
remove human wrinkles) In my many years of experience most
birds will survive if given tender loving care. Symptoms
vary. Some have neck twisting and must be hand fed. I once
hand fed a cockerel for eight very long weeks before he
quite suddenly began to recover.
A sling chair or padded basket could be used to keep your
chick comfortable during recovery.

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