OK, after much research, discussion and observation, it really seems like there is something wrong with her left leg. She continues to walk like a penguin while favoring the right leg. We have examined it as best we can and are still going to follow a rest regime.
I have thought about...
Just to add a little more about our Buff - it seems more like when she does walk, she is dragging her rear end around. Instead of the usual chicken posture, she keeps her tail pointed down. We are still keeping her inside and hoping rest will aid her recovery.
Our Buff Orpington hen, age unknown (maybe 3 years old?) is not moving around real well. She cannot seem to hold her body up, legs seems to curl under the weight of her body. This has been going on for about 24 hours. 3 days ago, she spent the night outside, in the protected space below our...