Bird will take a few steps then sit down

[LilithA]

Hello I have a chicken who will take a few steps and then lie down. She is eating, pooping, and drinking just fine. I’ve had her in a cage for over a week and took her outside just this morning to get some sunlight and grass. The other chickens don’t seem to be bothering her. I got her from someone who wasn’t able to keep her anymore, so I don’t know her exact age. My guess would be she’s about 4-6 years. Thank you!

 

[M-H-Fielding]

Hello I have a chicken who will take a few steps and then lie down. She is eating, pooping, and drinking just fine. I’ve had her in a cage for over a week and took her outside just this morning to get some sunlight and grass. The other chickens don’t seem to be bothering her. I got her from someone who wasn’t able to keep her anymore, so I don’t know her exact age. My guess would be she’s about 4-6 years. Thank you!

Have you checked to see if she has an injury on her foot? Also, pics would help!

 

[LilithA]

Yes! There seems to be no issues and no sign of bumblefoot. I’ll try to get some pictures soon

 

[LilithA]

Have you checked to see if she has an injury on her foot? Also, pics would help!

Here’s an image that I have of her. I can get more if needed
She stands a bit strangely with her right foot in front of her left foot.

 

[Wyorp Rock]

Hello I have a chicken who will take a few steps and then lie down. She is eating, pooping, and drinking just fine. I’ve had her in a cage for over a week and took her outside just this morning to get some sunlight and grass. The other chickens don’t seem to be bothering her. I got her from someone who wasn’t able to keep her anymore, so I don’t know her exact age. My guess would be she’s about 4-6 years. Thank you!

Can you get some clearer photos of her legs?

Did you have her caged for quarantine because you just got her or was she sick?
Photos of her poop?
Was she walking when you got her?
Does she lay eggs?
If you feel of her abdomen below the vent between her legs is there any bloat/swelling or feeling of fluid?

If she's 4-6 years old, then she may be having some reproductive issues, hard to know.

 

[Eggcessive]

At her age she might have a reproductive disorder, such as salpingitis or egg yolk peritonitis, that can make her a little uncomfortable. They may prefer to sit or lie down frequently. She has a lowered tail position, which can be common in repro problems. Some hens may walk more upright, or have a wide leg stance that make them waddle. Runny poops and a poor appetite can be common. Her leg position could be from injury, but might also be from her other issue. I would make aure that she is eating a healthy diet, and possibly worm her with valbazen. Here is some reading:
http://www.theveterinaryexpert.com/backyard-poultry/egg-yolk-peritonitis/

 

[LilithA]

Can you get some clearer photos of her legs?

Did you have her caged for quarantine because you just got her or was she sick?
Photos of her poop?
Was she walking when you got her?
Does she lay eggs?
If you feel of her abdomen below the vent between her legs is there any bloat/swelling or feeling of fluid?

If she's 4-6 years old, then she may be having some reproductive issues, hard to know.

Yes I can. She’s back out but she was quarantined for about a week and a half with a bit of improvements.(She was walking a bit more but that’s about it.) Ive had her for a while now and she’s been able to walk up until about two weeks ago. I don’t feel any bloating/swelling or feeling of fluid but I’ll check again. She’s not currently laying eggs because she’s molting. I read through the article you attached(thank you it was very helpful) and she doesn’t seem to be fitting most of the conditions. Her comb seems normal, she won’t scratch but is still interested in grass and other food, she eats and drinks regularly, and her poop seems to still be solid. Thank you for the help!

 

[LilithA]

At her age she might have a reproductive disorder, such as salpingitis or egg yolk peritonitis, that can make her a little uncomfortable. They may prefer to sit or lie down frequently. She has a lowered tail position, which can be common in repro problems. Some hens may walk more upright, or have a wide leg stance that make them waddle. Runny poops and a poor appetite can be common. Her leg position could be from injury, but might also be from her other issue. I would make aure that she is eating a healthy diet, and possibly worm her with valbazen. Here is some reading:
http://www.theveterinaryexpert.com/backyard-poultry/egg-yolk-peritonitis/

Here are some pictures I took of her. I hope they help. Sorry for the wait.

 

[Wyorp Rock]

Her legs aren't too bad, maybe rub a little vaseline into them.
Does she always walk or stand with the one leg/foot turned in? She may have suffered an injury at some point or may have always been like that since you just got her.
Her tail being down and with her age, she may have some reproductive issues. Looks like she's either starting to molt or finishing up. All you can do is monitor her, see that she's eating/drinking - hopefully she will perk up.

 

[LilithA]

Her legs aren't too bad, maybe rub a little vaseline into them.
Does she always walk or stand with the one leg/foot turned in? She may have suffered an injury at some point or may have always been like that since you just got her.
Her tail being down and with her age, she may have some reproductive issues. Looks like she's either starting to molt or finishing up. All you can do is monitor her, see that she's eating/drinking - hopefully she will perk up.

She doesn’t seem to walk with one foot turned in, just more she places one in front of the other. And thank you for the help! I’ll keep an eye on her!