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    Help! Adult hen paralyzed - can’t identify leg wounds

    She’s currently in her peck n play eating clover & mealworms, cooing away. Not putting any weight on the leg, but otherwise a happy girl!
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    Help! Adult hen paralyzed - can’t identify leg wounds

    The garage has been around 60 - 70 degrees at night. Stays around 80-85 with the lamp (I keep it off her directly). I had always read birds prefer to stay slightly warmer when recovering, but I’m still fairly new to this.
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    Help! Adult hen paralyzed - can’t identify leg wounds

    The garage has a window, and she’s had a heat lamp, but I kept it mostly dark intentionally to encourage her to stay calm and rest. I figured the break from laying couldn’t hurt, as it’s one less stress. Today was just so beautiful, and the clover has bloomed. She looks so happy in the grass :)
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    Help! Adult hen paralyzed - can’t identify leg wounds

    Agreed. That’s why I stopped. I had a sick chicken a couple years back that made a full recovery with tylan (non injection). I panicked when I found her, and called the old vet, no longer there. New vet said they don’t treat chickens anymore but it “couldn’t hurt” to start her on what I still...
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    Help! Adult hen paralyzed - can’t identify leg wounds

    Yeah I just went snd checked the others and everyone else’s nails look short like the photo you shared. Of course, they’re all different breeds, but that’s interesting hers are so long! The enclosed run has lots of levels and ladders. The enclosed run is 12x12 and she’s one of the more active...
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    Help! Adult hen paralyzed - can’t identify leg wounds

    No new birds. The 7 we have now are all between the ages of 1+ to 5yrs. All from same hatchery, no health issues in others.
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    Help! Adult hen paralyzed - can’t identify leg wounds

    It was very warm at first, which improved after 2 days of tylan. Not sure if I should try some otc baby aspirin? On day 1 her comb was darker, almost purple, but I think she got herself worked up and scared trying to walk. After vitamins and isolation, comb is back to a healthy red. Eyes are...
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    Help! Adult hen paralyzed - can’t identify leg wounds

    Thank you!!! I’ve been keeping chickens as pets for about 6 years and I had no idea you could/should trim their nails! I’ll definitely do that ASAP, carefully at first. I’ll treat for scaly leg mites using Vaseline. I had ordered some spray specifically for birds but wasnt sure what I was...
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    Help! Adult hen paralyzed - can’t identify leg wounds

    Hello! I need help identifying the issue with my pet chicken’s paralyzed leg; hoping someone recognizes the problem from the attached photos and can advise. BACKGROUND Last week I found our sweet Willow lame in her coop. She has lost the use of her left leg entirely. For the last 7 days, I...
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    Australorp Hen really a Rooster?!?!!!!!

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    Australorp Hen really a Rooster?!?!!!!!

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    Australorp Hen really a Rooster?!?!!!!!

    We adopted an Australorp a couple months ago and named her Kylo Hen. Two weeks ago her comb & waddle grew deep red, and I got excited that an egg was soon to come. She goes and sits on the other ladies' eggs but I can't tell if any are her own. This week her comb & waddle almost doubled in size...
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    Help! Buff Orpington rooster or hen?

    You called it! She laid her first creamy egg this morning. So relieved :)
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    Help! Buff Orpington rooster or hen?

    Hello! We have a buff Orpington rescue, not too sure of age although guess is 3-4 months. Was told she was a pullet but getting concerned. Any thoughts? [/IMG]
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    Black Silkie: Cockerel or Pullet? Please help!

    If I had to guess I'd say 4-6 months, but I can't say for sure.
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