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If she's able to get herself around, eating and drinking, no one is attacking her, then yes, I would leave her with the flock. They are usually less stressed that way.

I'm very sorry for your loss. :hugs

The decision to euthanize, and when it's time, is very individual to all of us. If you think it is time, then it is. Really, they let you know if you are paying attention. It's the worst part of chicken keeping, but a necessary part. If you feel that she is suffering needlessly, with no hope...

Once they are this far along, the options are very limited. First it would have to be determined what exactly is going on, infection, cancer, internal laying. Most infections of this kind don't respond to antibiotics unless they are caught very early, and they almost never are because the...

Yes, it also looks like she has a wide legged stance which also happens with reproductive problems. The matter in the abdomen pushes the legs apart and causes them to waddle.

I'm very sorry about your hen. It sounds like it's probably a reproductive problem. Not uncommon with hens over the age of two or breeds that were bred for prolific egg laying. Can you post a picture of the abdomen where it's hard? It could be infection like salpingitis, a cancer, or...