She may have popped it out of socket, I don't know. Maybe the fluffing and acting weird at first was just for coping with the pain. It's difficult to tell obviously, not being able to see her. My email is [email protected] if you'd like to send a video...I may have a vet friend that can...
This is how it is with one of our NH hens. My girls named her Rascal. She had a hip displacement last summer at about 3 months of age. All sites I referenced said it would be better for her if we processed her because even if she ever walked again, she would never lay. They said that hip...
You will likely have a difficult time reintroducing herr to the flock after she is well, because they will pick on her because of the house time. Maybe you could bring the others in with her one at a time until it's so cramped that they all want outside.
I'm SO happy for you!!! :) What a tough little rascal she is. I think a big part of it was the feeding/drinking. Her will to fight was there, but she just needed that encouragement, maybe. :)
I would tube feed her alllllllll day long. Please do so. But watered down food, obviously. I think the reason vet says to wait one day for the antibiotics may be because they cause some stomach irritation and diarrhea. But she needs the energy from the food to fight the illness and also the...
And I'm sorry we haven't been able to help much. There are just so many things it could be. :( Electrolytes given by syringe could help and also...with vetrx under wings and in the nostrils.
We had grown ones that ended up being killed by raccoons. Those were so sweet that we revamped our security and got 6 more. They are the most gentle, adorable little rascals. So docile...and will fall asleep in your lap.
Our silkie chicks born 4/15/14 Ill post a picture from today...as soon...