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DatCrazyChickenLady said:
Also sorry if some of the questions I’m asking are stupid- I’m 14 and still kinda new to chickens
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I'm 45 and still kinda new to chickens! It's OK! I don't think it is as much that it is causing the limp that it is causing her to not eat. I'm not exactly sure how the two might be connected. I'm learning right along with you!
 
DatCrazyChickenLady said:
I noticed those scales too! As for not eating- I’m not sure. How do I tell? I don’t have a ton of experience with sick or injured chickens, so sorry if that’s a stupid question.
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DatCrazyChickenLady said:
Okay! Would that also cause the limp?
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Your questions are very good, ask away and we will try to help you!
To check her crop, feel to the right side of her breast. There is a pouch that holds food and water. If that has not emptied overnight, then there can be an issue with the crop.
Her not wanting to eat/drink is concerning - we want to try to figure out why - usually even with an injury most chickens will drink or eat a little. So the first thing I would check is crop function.
Worms will not cause the limping, but can cause them to go off food.
You mentioned that your not sure if she's started to lay eggs or not - can you feel her abdomen below the vent between her legs for any swelling? I know you are young, but it would be a good idea to also feel inside the vent about 1-2" to see if she's got an egg stuck. Put on a glove, lubricate your finger with a little vaseline or coconut oil and feel in there. If you have someone that can help with that, it would be good.
Having trouble laying an egg can make them temporarily have difficulty walking.

Is she able to poop at all? What does that look like?

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Wyorp Rock said:
Your questions are very good, ask away and we will try to help you!
To check her crop, feel to the right side of her breast. There is a pouch that holds food and water. If that has not emptied overnight, then there can be an issue with the crop.
Her not wanting to eat/drink is concerning - we want to try to figure out why - usually even with an injury most chickens will drink or eat a little. So the first thing I would check is crop function.
Worms will not cause the limping, but can cause them to go off food.
You mentioned that your not sure if she's started to lay eggs or not - can you feel her abdomen below the vent between her legs for any swelling? I know you are young, but it would be a good idea to also feel inside the vent about 1-2" to see if she's got an egg stuck. Put on a glove, lubricate your finger with a little vaseline or coconut oil and feel in there. If you have someone that can help with that, it would be good.
Having trouble laying an egg can make them temporarily have difficulty walking.

Is she able to poop at all? What does that look like?

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Okay! I am away from home but I felt her crop quickly before we left. It almost feels a bit mushy? I felt a few other chickens for comparison and theirs felt more grainy almost, if that makes sense. She ate a bit today, though, and she has been drinking some water. I can try to do everything else when I get back. I don’t have a photo of her at the moment, but I’m pretty sure she is an idea brown. I will keep you updated! Thank you again for the help!
 
DatCrazyChickenLady said:
Okay! I am away from home but I felt her crop quickly before we left. It almost feels a bit mushy? I felt a few other chickens for comparison and theirs felt more grainy almost, if that makes sense. She ate a bit today, though, and she has been drinking some water. I can try to do everything else when I get back. I don’t have a photo of her at the moment, but I’m pretty sure she is an idea brown. I will keep you updated! Thank you again for the help!
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Re-check her crop when you get home and let us know what it's like.
Here's a quick read about some common crop issues https://www.backyardchickens.com/ar...w-to-know-which-one-youre-dealing-with.73607/
 
DatCrazyChickenLady said:
Okay so her crop matches the description of impacted crop. I felt her abdomen and there was no obvious swelling. I will let you know the result if I feel the vent. Here is a photo of her:
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DatCrazyChickenLady said:
The photo didn’t post: View attachment 1929448
Also I got her to eat some food!
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OK Now, check her crop again in the morning before she has had anything to eat/drink, see if the crop is still hard or if it's emptied some.
 

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