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One of my chickens is lethargic and has a fluid swelling on her chest which expels dark liquid through her beak when manipulated. This seems to produce an improvement in the bird. What is it and can she be cured please?

Submitted: 309 days and 20 hours ago.

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Value: $12

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Age: 4; Female; Breed: Light Sussex

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Nothing except expelling the fluid by pressing the swelling.

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One of my chickens is lethargic and has a fluid swelling on her chest which expels dark liquid through her beak when manipulated. This seems to produce an improvement in the bird. What is it and can she be cured please?

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Age: 4; Female; Breed: Light Sussex Already Tried: Nothing except expelling the fluid by pressing the swelling.

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Age: 4; Female; Breed: Light Sussex

Already Tried:
Nothing except expelling the fluid by pressing the swelling.