anyone seen this before?

[oldhenlikesdogs]

I don't think it's wise as it would add to her stress, it's also possible the walking is related to whatever else is going on. I would just try to make her as comfortable as possible for whatever time she may have. Otherwise a vet may be able to help more, but personally I don't think it will change the outcome. Sorry.

 

[jlbkinor]

I have to agree. Probably won't be long but tough to watch. Thank you for your replies.

 

[vineviewfarm]

Ive seen this before in turkeys os similar age, not so much in chickens, i would bet on using cider vinegar, linseed oil and garlic in her water and fresh comfrey leaves if possible. I have had amazing results with this combo,
all the best, sounds like youve given her a teriffic life by the way!

 

[jlbkinor]

I tried some ACV and olice oil. Didn't seem to help her walking disability. Is there a way to keep her warm that doesn't involve electricity in coop? I want to keep her comfortable and it's in the 30's at night now.

 

[jlbkinor]

Plus, she's not drinking water on her own. So I'm stuck with the do I give her water and prolong her suffering or let her die of dehydration dilema. I can't break her neck. No. No way. Dry ice in a cooler I read is fairly humane? I so hate this.

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

So sorry, I have found chickens to be quite healthy until they are not, then it's usually serious. I can't help with a good way to cull, thankfully my husband helps me out there. Sorry.

 

[jlbkinor]

Yes, that's what I've noticed too oldhenlikesdogs. And they get unhealthy fast. My husband can't do the culling either.

 

[jlbkinor]

I've only cured 3 chickens in all my years (20+) of chickening. One who was eggbound - she then lived to be 10 years old, one with prolapse uterus, and one who was attacked by a hawk or golden eagle -we didn't see it but neighbor did- she lived to be 8 Years old. I've learned a lot but never seen this particular set of symptoms before.

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

I will give everyone about a week or so, then we cull, every bird I've ever tried to help was dead within a year, wounds are different, but those seem to heal fine without my intervention. You are lucky that you were able to help some of them.

 

[jlbkinor]

Yes, mine too. Mine usually dead with a few months. Antibiotics never do anything and its never worms because they are wormed routinel or lack of anything because they are spoiled rotten. I do feel lucky to have saved a few. Of course, I always want to save them all. Now my problem will be what to do for the one chicken we have left. We are stopping our hen keeping so we can travel more, so we are not getting more birds. Although the backyard will sure being boring... The one who is dieing now would have been fine by herself I think. This one that's not sick I'm not so sure about.