Hello chicken lovers. I have a Buff Orpington that walks flat footed. She hops when she runs to keep up with the other hens. Not Bumblefoot or Mareks. She also can't jump up to the roost. No gripping power in her toes. It's strange. Morning time seems to be the worst. Do hens get arthritis? Shes...
My silkie is stretching her neck upwards, shaking her head and breathing through her mouth. Don't see any Gapeworms. Feed store suggested electrolytes and vitamin water additive. Said it would help with respiratory aliment. No improvement yet on second day. Anybody have same experience?