CHICKEN LIMPING

I would keep an eye on her. Separating her in a dog crate with food and water, but leaving her with her flock would be best. Hopefully, she has just suffered an injury. She could also have been pecked or injured by another chicken. Keep an eye on the wing. At 3 months an injury would be suspected. But Mareks disease can show up at this age with wing or leg paralysis. The injury seems to be more obvious though.
The other chickens were just stepping on her when she was down i was worried leaving her there
 
Yes, others will trample a chicken whose wing or leg is not working. The wire dog crate is a good hospital pen inside the coop. They can be easily made with chicken wire or hardware cloth, but the dog crates are easily found or borrowed. Most chickens are more comfortable left with their flocks if possible. Let us know how she is doing tomorrow. Try offering some fluids and wet chicken feed from a small bowl or cup. Human B complex is very good if there is a leg injury or vitamin deficiency, 1/4-1/2 tablet daily crushed into food or water.
 

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