bantam not acting right

[MartinsPoultry]

I have a Bantam hen who isn't walking around much. I noticed this a few days ago and thought it was due to the cold but I am now thinking different. I brought her in the house and she just stands in one place and doesn't move much if she does she is really unsteady on her feet, if she leans back she nearly falls.
I had to give her a but bath today her vent feathers were nasty due to her not moving and as I was gently washing her she flinched big time when I ran my fingers over the skin area below her right hip near the keel bone. This little girl is a stocky well plump in breast meat and normally is super active and flying on top of my shoulders it is now hard to see her in pain like this.
Any idea's what could be wrong with my little girl?

Forgot to mention she is eating and drinking fine, just sleeping alot

 

[MartinsPoultry]

This is her

 

[venymae]

I don't know, but I'll tag peeps that might. @casportpony @Wickedchicken6 @Ravynscroft @ChickenCanoe

 

[Ravynscroft]

Did you look for injury, bruises or feel for broken bones in the area she flinched from your touch at?

 

[Wild--Star]

She may have an injury or are you noticing any other signs of her acting strange? Keep us updated ^^

 

[MartinsPoultry]

No bruises and it didn't feel the same as the left side. Like damaged cartilage or something. All i know is she isn't herself and it's stressing out her flock and rooster who is a total gentleman

 

[micstrachan]

Yes, sounds like a possible injury. Is she getting worse, better, or staying the same? I would add vitamins and electrolytes to her water to give her a little boost while she heals. Maybe a bit of pain reliever to see if she responds. I have heard ibuprofen is bad for chickens, but my avian vet prescribed it, so I’m not sure. Buffered aspirin can be used, too. Unfortunately, I don’t know the dosing of either. Maybe you can fashion a sling for her to keep her from sitting in her own poop, too. Have you ruled out a laying issue like being egg bound?

 

[MartinsPoultry]

To young for eggs she was a late hatch. Vitamins and electrolytes have been added to her water. I dont have a pain killer safe enough for her and her progress or status is the same.

 

[micstrachan]

Good information. I sincerely hope rest and some TLC are all she needs. If you were to provide a little roost (like just a few inches off the floor of her bin), would she be able to use it or is she too unsteady?

 

[Saaniya]

Oh my god a broken cartilage..
I'm feeling ur worries and I can see this girl is sleeping in her cage ..
Maybe she falls from.height?? Or someone attack on her?? ..
I wanted to suggest u to pls take her to bird hospital or avian vet if its a case of broken cartilage I wish its not broken but I think an xray will help fast