Anyone had a chicken get stuck on its back??

[BGcoop]

If it’s always in the same spot is there a way to discourage him from attempting to bathe there? maybe the soil is a different softness that makes getting up difficult???

 

[Weeg]

If it’s always in the same spot is there a way to discourage him from attempting to bathe there? maybe the soil is a different softness that makes getting up difficult???

That would make sense. Could this be it? Maybe is is getting stuck, and then this is happening? https://biology.stackexchange.com/q...kens-not-try-to-get-up-if-laid-on-their-backs
This may be a bit extreme but it is one of the few topics I have found that are like this. https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...s-gets-stuck-on-its-back-please-help.1131034/
I honestly have no idea! @Eggcessive @Wyorp Rock @Overo Mare Any ideas?

 

[LateBirdFarms]

Is he showing any signs of muscle weakness when upright?

 

[ForTheLoveOfSilkies]

If it’s always in the same spot is there a way to discourage him from attempting to bathe there? maybe the soil is a different softness that makes getting up difficult???

Different spots, I tried throwing some dirt over any bathing holes so they were flattened but he is still getting stuck.

 

[ForTheLoveOfSilkies]

That would make sense. Could this be it? Maybe is is getting stuck, and then this is happening? https://biology.stackexchange.com/q...kens-not-try-to-get-up-if-laid-on-their-backs
This may be a bit extreme but it is one of the few topics I have found that are like this. https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...s-gets-stuck-on-its-back-please-help.1131034/
I honestly have no idea! @Eggcessive @Wyorp Rock @Overo Mare Any ideas?

Interesting, but I hope not mareks!

 

[ForTheLoveOfSilkies]

Is he showing any signs of muscle weakness when upright?

Not that I can see, he acts normal.

 

[Weeg]

Interesting, but I hope not mareks!

Me too! I hope some of the members I tagged will answer! Does he have any issues walking otherwise?

 

[ForTheLoveOfSilkies]

Me too! I hope some of the members I tagged will answer! Does he have any issues walking otherwise?

No issues walking or anything strange

 

[Chickenman MAN]

No issues walking or anything strange

My chickens are always fine to get up if they are on their backs. I had to put one on her back once to take some photos for BYC. She sat there for a few minutes, playing dead as it is a reflex, but she got up just fine

 

[Weeg]

My chickens are always fine to get up if they are on their backs. I had to put one on her back once to take some photos for BYC. She sat there for a few minutes, playing dead as it is a reflex, but she got up just fine

That is what I am wondering. If he is getting on his back, then panicking and going into chicken hypnosis or playing dead. Next time, watch him and see if he gets up or come out of hypnosis in a few minutes. That would make he most sense.