Chicken limping

[User690263]

I went out to visit my chickens today, and I noticed my 2 year old Golden Laced Wyandotte hen limping.
Additionally, her feathers are fluffed up and she has labored breathing.
Upon examination, I could find no visible injuries, and she didn't react to me moving her legs around. I did not notice any swelling.
She is still interested in food (or at least mealworms) but she definitely does seem to be in pain.
She was completely fine this morning (I let them out around 9 am)
None of my other hens have any issues.
What might this be, and how should I go about treating her?

 

[User690263]

I currently have her set up in a hospital crate, as -since she is already low in the pecking order- I'm worried that the other birds would mess with her since she's clearly not doing well

 

[User690263]

@Wyorp Rock @Eggcessive

 

[Eggcessive]

How old is she? Is she putting weight in both legs or holding one up to her body and hopping? Is there any bumblefoot scab on either foot pad, any swelling or green bruising along the legs. Were the others pecking at her. Do you have a rooster who may have injured her mating? Videos uploaded to YouTube may allow us to see how she is walking.

 

[User690263]

How old is she? Is she putting weight in both legs or holding one up to her body and hopping? Is there any bumblefoot scab on either foot pad, any swelling or green bruising along the legs. Were the others pecking at her. Do you have a rooster who may have injured her mating? Videos uploaded to YouTube may allow us to see how she is walking.

She is almost 2, she is putting minimal weight on her injured (or seemingly injured) leg while walking, when standing she holds it off the ground.
No bumblefoot scabs, no swelling or green bruising that I could find.
I didn't see anyone pecking at her, and I don't have a rooster. I will see if I can get a video later today.
Thanks for your help!

 

[Wyorp Rock]

2 year old Golden Laced Wyandotte hen limping.
Additionally, her feathers are fluffed up and she has labored breathing.

Separating her out so she can rest a good idea.

Is she still having labored breathing and puffed up?

 

[User690263]

Separating her out so she can rest a good idea.

Is she still having labored breathing and puffed up?

I have not gone out to check yet, I will do that ASAP and share an update.

 

[User690263]

Is she still having labored breathing and puffed up?

No more labored breathing or puffed up feathers, same amount of limping though.

 

[Wyorp Rock]

No more labored breathing or puffed up feathers, same amount of limping though.

That's good. Is she settling in o.k.?

I'd check her over again really well to see if there's any bruising, a broken nail, swelling, etc.

Hopefully this is just a sprain and she'll recover with some rest.

 

[User690263]

That's good. Is she settling in o.k.?

I'd check her over again really well to see if there's any bruising, a broken nail, swelling, etc.

Hopefully this is just a sprain and she'll recover with some rest.

She did seem to be feeling a little better this evening when I put her in the crate this evening.
I will check again for those things tomorrow morning.
I appreciate your help!