1) What type of bird , age and weight (does the chicken seem or feel lighter or thinner than the others.)
4 month old barred rock cockerel, always seemed thinner than others but crop is full at night
2) What is the behavior, exactly.
limping, screaming when I make him stand, laying in one spot for long periods of time
3) How long has the bird been exhibiting symptoms?
I noticed this a week or so ago
4) Are other birds exhibiting the same symptoms?
no
5) Is there any bleeding, injury, broken bones or other sign of trauma.
no
6) What happened, if anything that you know of, that may have caused the situation.
I have no idea
7) What has the bird been eating and drinking, if at all.
scratch grains, kitchen scraps and ocassionally layer pellets
8) How does the poop look? Normal? Bloody? Runny? etc.
Ill have to look
9) What has been the treatment you have administered so far?
nothing yet. Im thinking maybe taping his toes with painters tape?
10 ) What is your intent as far as treatment? For example, do you want to treat completely yourself, or do you need help in stabilizing the bird til you can get to a vet?
A vet is an option if necessary
11) If you have a picture of the wound or condition, please post it. It may help.
above post
12) Describe the housing/bedding in use
straw
