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    PLEASE HELP- Broody hen can't walk- curled feet- won't drink

    This is an old post but I wanted to update it incase anyone is interested or has a similar problem in the future. I took her to a vet after having her in a sling and giving her Vitamins. His theory on it was that she pinched or pressured a nerve while laying. After a few more days separated from...
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    PLEASE HELP- Broody hen can't walk- curled feet- won't drink

    I bought the poultry cell and I am going to give her some now. I will look into the tube feeding and see if I can't get some more food into her. Thank you!
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    Cloe Can't Walk- video

    Yes, she is but only when she has to move. Otherwise she is pretty calm.
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    PLEASE HELP- Broody hen can't walk- curled feet- won't drink

    Thank you for replying. I am scared for her and I hate the idea that she is in so much pain. She is such a sweet bird. I have a vet that I took my welsummer to a year ago. I was afraid of taking that step because the next step might be euthanasia. She is the friendliest hen I have had and she...
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    Cloe Can't Walk- video

    [VIDEO] What is wrong with her? What can I do? Should I take her to the vet? For more info please see my earlier post: https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/1086836/please-help-broody-hen-cant-walk-curled-feet-wont-drink#post_16672654
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    PLEASE HELP- Broody hen can't walk- curled feet- won't drink

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    PLEASE HELP- Broody hen can't walk- curled feet- won't drink

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    PLEASE HELP- Broody hen can't walk- curled feet- won't drink

    1) What type of bird , age and weight (does the chicken seem or feel lighter or thinner than the others.) Year old Buff Orpington, kneel bone is prominent. 2) What is the behavior, exactly. Was broody now acts like her legs are paralyzed. Compensates with her wings. Barely eating. Not...
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    Lest see your best stink eye!!!!

    ..and a closer look for treats behind the phone :lol:
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    Lest see your best stink eye!!!!

    Rocky photo bombed my new hair cut selfie with a "how dare you bring out a phone and not treats" look...
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    Breed Discrimination

    It's strange too because I wouldn't really think that they know what they look like, but they would have to in order to hang out with similar ones.
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    Breed Discrimination

    When I had a larger flock, this was a common occurrence. I assume this behavior bred the adage "birds of a feather flock together" and that there is some evolutionary benefit to it but am not sure what.
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    Poll: What Treat do your Chickens go Crazy over?

    Mine like noodles first, eggs second, mealy worms, and than greens. Never tried meat, but they have gotten pomegranate and blueberries but those were so so. They do not like carrots, which I thought was wired.
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    How Many Eggs Did You Get Today?

    four from three, not bad....now what to do with them. :)
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    Do chickens feel sad when I take her eggs??

    Let’s put it this way, if you cracked it open they would eat it. I know they look and are slightly confused but I don’t think it really gets to them, not like losing a flock mate or anything.
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