Broiler chicken found on the highway - advice?

[City Slicker Farm]

On the way home from the hospital this morning, we saw one of those Tyson or Perdue chickens the shoulder of the highway. She must have fallen off a truck. She didn't seem injured, but cold and in shock, and very dirty.
We wrapped her in a jacket and brought her home, set her up in an old laundry basket with some food and water and a heat lamp. She has been resting there since about 10 am, hasn't eaten or drunk anything. She did poop a little bit. She is missing a lot of feathers - maybe she is just molting, or is it something worse?
We are unsure of next steps. She will need a bath. Is it safe to bathe a chicken with so much bare skin? Should we try to tube feed her, or just let her eat when she wants to? We know this type of chicken doesn't live long, we just want to give her a chance at a better life, however short. Even if she doesn't make it, at least she didn't have to die cold and alone on the side of the highway.
Here are some photos. Any advice would be very welcome.

 

[Eggcessive]

I would not bathe her now, but wait a few days to see if she lives. Does she seem able to stand and walk? Falling from a truck could have caused broken bones or internal injuries.

I would be careful not to get her too hot, but keep her warm around 75-80 degrees with a thermometer on the floor near her. If she starts panting or holding her wings out or scoots from the lamp, decrease the heat. Those red lamps are very hot, so be careful. Kind of you to try and help her. When chickens are bathed they should be dried with a towel, and blown dry while inside where it is warm.

 

[City Slicker Farm]

So, three weeks later, she is outside in a small older coop and temporary pen, getting acquainted with the rest of the flock. Doing very well so far.

She has been sitting in the doorway for three hours as in the picture below.

She has never lived on two levels before and doesn't want to use the ramp. The first few days I nudged her out the door. I got back from the dentist yesterday at 930 and she was still sitting there, so I gently pushed her out, because that's more than 14 hours without food or water.
BF says leave her alone and she'll work up the courage to go down when she's hungry enough. Am I worrying too much? Any tips on training this baby to go up and down the ramp? The other chickens figured it out, but they had each other for guidance; she doesn't have anyone but me and doesn't much care what I have to say lol. Any advice?

 

[City Slicker Farm]

I would not bathe her now, but wait a few days to see if she lives. Does she seem able to stand and walk? Falling from a truck could have caused broken bones or internal injuries.

I would be careful not to get her too hot, but keep her warm around 75-80 degrees with a thermometer on the floor near her. If she starts panting or holding her wings out or scoots from the lamp, decrease the heat. Those red lamps are very hot, so be careful. Kind of you to try and help her. When chickens are bathed they should be dried with a towel, and blown dry while inside where it is warm.

Well, when I went out to adjust the heat, lo and behold, she had escaped! We found her and put her back in with something heavier over the top. She may be hurt, but she's strong.

 

[Canadian Wind]

Thank you for stopping and rescuing her! I can only imagine how many people drove right by and didn't even blink.

Broiler chickens are raised in terrible conditions, most of the time. The missing feathers could very well be from her time at the 'farm'.

To give her a longer life, limit the amount she gets to eat. They are usually allowed as much feed as they want to get them big, fast, but that's what causes their hearts to burst and legs to give out. By limiting her food, you're giving her a chance at a more normal life.

I agree that some electrolyte solution should be given for shock. Glad to know she's not in that much shock that she took the chance to escape when it presented itself!

 

[Eggcessive]

Well, she wants to live. A wire dog crate with food and water is a good way to keep her safe.

 

[City Slicker Farm]

We have been taking care of one of our own hens, who was attacked by a possum. It was pretty bad and looks kind of like your hen. We cleaned her with a 60cc syringe filled with warm water, patted dry gently and covered the raw and gashed places with Neosoprano. We gave her unflavored pediolyte and temped her to eat with a layer pellet omelet. It has been a while, but she gets better (and more spoiled) every day. We also let her rest a lot by placing a towel over her bin and keeping her in a cool dry area of the house. We also spend time with the towel off the bin and talk to her when we are in her area. I will be happy to answer any questions you have, if I can. Prayers and good luck to you and your new friend.

Thank you Ursuline Chick. We move the heat lamp higher, it was pretty warm under there. We covered part of the basket with a towel. I made a mash with some all-flock; maybe that will be easier to eat. If not, we can try some wet cat food and see if that is more enticing

 

[Coops Dad]

Ramps and roosts are a challenge to CXs. They're super heavies and can break legs and slip tendons just by jumping off a six inch ledge.

 

[City Slicker Farm]

She just came out a few minutes ago, it was very awkward. Now I'm afraid the ramp is too dangerous. So, I think we'll be making other accomodations for her. She seems to enjoy being outside, but maybe should be housed at ground level.

 

[City Slicker Farm]

Thank you. I'm looking at some options. I think a duck house could work nicely. Course then I might have to get a duck