My barred rock has the same thing this happened about a year ago also i believe its just a sprain from running sometimes it takes a week or so for to get better .
I am sorry to day it does not look good I also had a EE that did not lay for 5 months this happened after she molted she was eating and drinking and pooping and had no other signs of illness no swollen abdomen or egg bound one morning she had a seizure and died in the nest box I did notice...
Sorry to hear of your loss. My Roxy also died tday only 2 yrs old >found her in the nest box dead today there were no apparent signs of illness but for the past week she has not wanted to go out into the pen with the other chickens I would have to put her out myself.and then she would hide in...
I WOULD REMOVE ALL BEDDING AND USE SHOP VAC TO VACUME THE COOP OUT REAL WELL TO REMOVE ALL EGG PODS CLEAN AND DISENFECT AND SPRAY OR USE A NON TOXIC PEST CONTROL LIKE ORANGE OIL YOU CAN CALL FOR ADVICE FROM A PEST CONTROL PLACE . MAKE SURE IT IS NON TOXIC TO THE CHICKENS AND LET IT VENT OUT...
All mine have names the day I get a new one they get a name the newest is a baby from Molly a Modern game hen that hatched her birth name is Peeps until we know if its a boy or girl:P
My Barred Rock Dixie Has Mounted The Other Hens In The Flock She Is The Boss/ About 1 Week Ago I Heard A Low Crow And Went Outside And It Was Her Trying To Crow ....must Be Spring Fever!!!!!!: