HELP! Chicken limping in cold weather WILL DIE SOON!

Here is a picture of her poop and foot. I'm sorry I couldn't get a good picture as she wasn't really cooperating. Her diet is egg layers feed mixed with seeds and sometimes she gets kitchen scraps as a treat, but I haven't given her any in two weeks. I haven't noticed any eggs in a few days. She has completed moulting
Droppings look a little watery. Is she still molting?
 
@Eggcessive and @Wyorp Rock will know more than me, and can help.
Can u take pics of her poop?
Is she laying eggs?
Is she moulting?
Have you checked her right foot? There could be bumblefoot, which appears as a black scab.
What does her diet consist of?
Sorry for all the questions, just want to make sure we have all the info :)
Clearer pictures of her foot
 

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This is usually a sign that they will die soon

Limping: I noticed she was limping earlier today and sitting down often. She avoids putting weight on her right leg.
2. Odd Sounds When Drinking: When she drinks, I hear a bubbling, whistling, or farting sound coming from her head, which apparently could mean respiratory infection?

Her diet is egg layers feed mixed with seeds and sometimes she gets kitchen scraps as a treat, but I haven't given her any in two weeks. I haven't noticed any eggs in a few days. She has completed moulting
When was her last egg?

Check her crop first thing in the morning before she's had anything to eat/drink. If the crop is not empty, then begin addressing that symptom. https://www.backyardchickens.com/ar...w-to-know-which-one-youre-dealing-with.73607/

Is she should have laid an egg and hasn't, then I'd begin giving extra Calcium asap. Give 1 Calcium Citrate+D3 tablet now, then once daily for 5 days.

Work on keeping her hydrated and for now, I'd focus on her eating the layer feed. Cut out the seed and extra scraps. Make sure she does have crushed granite (Grit) available free choice.

Do you think we could hear the noises she makes when drinking if you videoed it? If so, try to get a video, upload to youtube and provide us a link or you can upload to the BYC Gallery.


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When was her last egg?

Check her crop first thing in the morning before she's had anything to eat/drink. If the crop is not empty, then begin addressing that symptom. https://www.backyardchickens.com/ar...w-to-know-which-one-youre-dealing-with.73607/

Is she should have laid an egg and hasn't, then I'd begin giving extra Calcium asap. Give 1 Calcium Citrate+D3 tablet now, then once daily for 5 days.

Work on keeping her hydrated and for now, I'd focus on her eating the layer feed. Cut out the seed and extra scraps. Make sure she does have crushed granite (Grit) available free choice.

Do you think we could hear the noises she makes when drinking if you videoed it? If so, try to get a video, upload to youtube and provide us a link or you can upload to the BYC Gallery.


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I couldn’t check her crop in the morning, but it feels fine. She appears to be healthy, eating and drinking and I have her crushed eggshells. Here are some new photos of her showing her condition. Her poo looked fine and there was no foul smell coming from her. She just can’t walk still or stand. Could you let me know if anything appears abnormal with her feet? I greatly appreciate the help!
 

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I couldn’t check her crop in the morning, but it feels fine. She appears to be healthy, eating and drinking and I have her crushed eggshells. Here are some new photos of her showing her condition. Her poo looked fine and there was no foul smell coming from her. She just can’t walk still or stand. Could you let me know if anything appears abnormal with her feet? I greatly appreciate the help!
I don't see anything in the photos to indicate something like bumblefoot.

I'm sorry she's still not improving.
 
I don't see anything in the photos to indicate something like bumblefoot.

I'm sorry she's still not improving.
Here’s how she looks today, other than being unable to use one leg, I can’t identify any symptoms. I’ll post a video of her drinking tomorrow
 

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