@just0430
If possible could you create another post in the emergency form in first link
https://www.backyardchickens.com/forums/emergencies-diseases-injuries-and-cures.10/
The second link is when making your post answering those questions would be very beneficial...
This information with the fact she can't walk and legs being one forward one back I'd guess EYP or water belly.
A swollen, soft, or tight abdomen in a chicken often indicates ascites ( water belly), a condition caused by fluid accumulation, frequently stemming from heart or liver failure.
Other...
She's probably just hot. I live right by the Mason Dixon line 😊 her crop should be full during the day and at bedtime. I'm sure she was out and about getting bugs. I know mine were on such a beautiful day. The crop will empty over night. Usually a sign of crop issues would be a full crop in the...
What's the temperature where you live? I'm Pennsylvania we went from 30s to almost 70 today and I had some panting chickens. I don't hear any click or congestion. So if you've had a just in temperature I'd say she's probably hot. Check her once it cools down and see if she's still breathing heavily.
I hold and snuggle mine from day one. Bring them out, sit down with them put a little food on the ground/floor let them peck around while I interact with them. All of my birds are friendly. I can walk outside and pick up whatever one I need. Makes health checks a breeze. Some actually come by...
This is good news, you'll be surprised how fast the Metronidazole works. Praying your turk pulls through. I've seen some pretty sick turkeys pull through after starting treatment. Please keep us updated. 🙏🏻
@AUChickenGal
Bunch of BYM. Some possible purebred Barnevelder, Blue Ameraucana,Black Ameraucana. Those are the roos I have and hens of that breed too.
Other hens if I can remember them all.
Salmon Faverolle
Leghorn
French Black Copper Maran
Cinnamon Queen
Sapphire Gem
Olive Egger
Easter...
The nose blockage definitely needs addressed. @Eggcessive may be better suited than me with advice.
Have you tried to remove them? Before the blockage on the nose did you notice any upper respiratory issues?
Are you asking how Metronidazole works?
Metronidazole acts as a potent antiprotozoal agent against Histomonas meleagridis, the causative agent of blackhead disease in turkeys, by interrupting the parasite's life cycle and reducing mortality.
I'm not sure what product you have in New Zealand...
Metronidazole dosage for turkey.
Two 250mg tablets down the throat the first day, then 1 250mg tablet for the next 5 days.
This is what I used to treat my turkeys. I can't find the post but this is what I have written down for dose.
There was something else to use after the Metronidazole but I...
@casportpony tagging an educator.
I've never had to deal with fowl poxs.
I have had run ins with blackhead and turkeys and unfortunately that poop looks like blackhead to me. Also his behavior makes me also think blackhead. I'll search for the form I used to treat my turkeys.
I'm hoping to have some eggs started Tuesday, I hatch to sell locally. But I have a to-do list a mile long to complete tomorrow before I can get eggs going.
It's great for flower beds and a good pest repellent. In veggies garden I'm not sure you would probably want to research that. But it's excellent for mulching and smells nice. As @StinkyAcres said after a couple years of ageing and drying you could probably put in the the run. The smell I'd...