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I am putting the poor hen out of its misery tonight, with the help from a family member. No improvement and is obviously uncomfortable. Really sad to say, I love all my chickens and I really hope it was just an unfortunate injury and not a contajous disease. Thank you all for the help.

Thank you so much, this was very helpful! I hope I can help her, or at least make her comfortable. I greatly appreciate the advise!

Will do!

I'll call my local vet tomorrow and see if they have any ideas, I've already put so much time into her I'd hate to give up now! Thank you so much for your help and suggestions!

Hmm. Is there any chance of recovery? Or is it more humane to just euthanize her? Thank you so much for the help

Also her legs are not in a split position, but her abdomen is very bloated.

I live in Michigan, I also though Marek's, but from what I read it doesn't often form in older chickens

3 days ago my 2.5 year old hen was found laying on the ground unable to move her legs. This was very sudden and showed no symptoms of any disease or physical injury, and will not respond to touching or moving of her legs. She would try to move by pulling herself with her wings, she also will...