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Hello, I'm hoping to get some help for my 4 year old orpington hen. I'm going to just share as much as I can because I've read so many things and have no idea what could be wrong with her.
Over the past few days, I've noticed her unable to support her weight to even stand. It started with walking, stopping to scratch around, and then sitting, almost like she wanted to lay an egg. Since then, she has progressively gotten worse and is now unable to stand.
She seems to have lost some weight, and has a very pale comb. When I try to get her to stand, it's like her feet won't stay flat or she's having a hard time controlling her legs. She's laying on her side now, but when trying to get her to stand she falls back and sits on her butt, pushing her legs out. I've attached a picture to show that. She also does not seem to be in pain.
She has an appetite and is eating lots, but her crop seems full and emptying very slowly. I was concerned she was not drinking, so I've been giving her water with Rooster Boost Vitamins in a dropper.
Poop is normal, no signs of broken eggs. She went through her molt, and has not been laying since. I was thinking she was low on vitamins and/or dehydrated, but not sure. Also read about Mareks, but I don't think it's that.
Any help or suggestions would be great! Just trying to get her healthy.
Over the past few days, I've noticed her unable to support her weight to even stand. It started with walking, stopping to scratch around, and then sitting, almost like she wanted to lay an egg. Since then, she has progressively gotten worse and is now unable to stand.
She seems to have lost some weight, and has a very pale comb. When I try to get her to stand, it's like her feet won't stay flat or she's having a hard time controlling her legs. She's laying on her side now, but when trying to get her to stand she falls back and sits on her butt, pushing her legs out. I've attached a picture to show that. She also does not seem to be in pain.
She has an appetite and is eating lots, but her crop seems full and emptying very slowly. I was concerned she was not drinking, so I've been giving her water with Rooster Boost Vitamins in a dropper.
Poop is normal, no signs of broken eggs. She went through her molt, and has not been laying since. I was thinking she was low on vitamins and/or dehydrated, but not sure. Also read about Mareks, but I don't think it's that.
Any help or suggestions would be great! Just trying to get her healthy.