Anyone with info??? Young hen suddenly can't walk

[tbuford]

Opened the coop this morning to find one hen in the back. When others exited, she fluttered around but couldn't stand. I've had her isolated in a dog carrier all day. She's eating and drinking. Stools look normal. She doesn't appear to have an injury to either leg and she can move both legs but can't stand - like her equilibrium is off. No changes in feed or habits - our hens spend most days loose in the yard. I don't see signs of respiratory distress. Any advice will be appreciated.

 

[animallover505]

middle or inner ear infection maybe? Are her legs ok?

 

[tbuford]

Her legs look fine.

 

[animallover505]

probably middle-inner ear.

 

[tbuford]

She's started flexing her toes together. Still eating and drinking. Giving her vitamins and electrolytes.

 

[tbuford]

She's still hanging in there - seems alert, drinking and eating. She can move her legs but can't seem to get them under her and when set down on them tips over/doesn't get any footing. Her toes are curled together now. No injuries anywhere. She's still isolated in a large dog crate and the rest of the girls seem fine. Still looking for advice....

 

[Suzierd]

I hate to say it but you might want to read up on Mareks Disease.