Health & WellbeingMy chicken's so weak,he won't eat and his feathers are falling off , one of his legs has become swollen,dark,and has a weird colour , I'm very scared cuz he doesn't respond much ,its so weak that he can't stand ,what can I do?
It sounds like Bink is extremely ill and needs to be seen by a vet ASAP. It is possible there is a wound that got infected, an underlying illness causing his symptoms, or other underlying problem which needs to be treated. If he is kept with a flock, it is best to remove him from the flock to prevent being picked on and to prevent the spread of any illness to other birds. You can keep him separated and with easy access to food and water, or try syringe feeding, however if he is very weak and not moving much at all, and has visible swelling or wounds, seeking vet care immediately is needed.
Updated on August 12th, 2025
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