Can a chicken have a stroke? What are the signs and how to treat it?

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Is it possible for a chicken to get a stroke? What is the simptoms and how do you treat it? Pet's info: Farm Animal | Farm Chicken | Male

Jenna Beyer, DVM, MBA, cVMA · Accepted Answer

It's possible, but I wouldn't say common. The only way to diagnose stroke in any animal or human is to do advanced testing -CT scan or MRI. Treatment in animals is mostly supportive care (making food and water easily accessible and protecting from falls or predators).

Can a chicken have a stroke? What are the signs and how to treat it?

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