It’s been a week since I’ve found one of my chickens unable to put weight on one of her legs. When I did so I immediately brought her in. Since then she had some swelling in the leg and her foot that has all gone away except in her hock joint. I am assuming it is a sprain but would love some...
My hen Spot ( named by my 8 year old self ) is struggling a little. I could tell she had been slowing down, but I had a sudden urge ,at 11:45 PM, to check on the chickens. She was huddled in the corner instead of on the perches. I have filled out this template with her information:
1) What...
This girl seems to have good spirits, eats, though I have not seen her drink. Lays down most days. Has a bit of a limp when walking, lethargic compared to the others. Checks include looking for injury, odd smells, bugs, some vent proctology. The right foot had long nails and seems weak. She...