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If she has Silkie feathers, that could be a reason why she reacted poorly to the cold snap. I suggest rigging the heat pad vertically so she can choose to snuggle against it or move away from it instead of slipping it under her. Does she normally huddle with the other chickens at night...

Perhaps some B-complex would assist her in recovering the strength in her legs. I'm so relieved she's recovering. It does appear she had a close call and you may have lost her to hypothermia. Is she underweight? It would be good to figure out why she was susceptible to the cold when it wasn't...

Give her more sugar water over the next few hours, and offer cooked egg. Weakness can mimic lameness.

If you suspect Mercury is suffering from hypothermia, you would be wise to treat for it. Warm a bath towel in the dryer and bundle Mercury in it. It will give you an excuse to cuddle her closely, which should also help make her feel better. After about twenty minutes in the warm towel, give her...