Curled toes/feet -Help

Bwoodhouse10

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•Blue Cuckoo Maran -8 months old.
She is on the heavier side compared to the other one we have (same breed)
•Acts normal-eating, drinking, laying
•About a month
•None of my other birds are exhibiting the same sysmptoms
•No bleeding or other signs of trauma but has trouble walking
•Not exactly sure, she was limping one day and then the next would barely get up. Moved her inside and she van walk and move but her feet are curled and she uses her wings to help keep her balance.
•Poop is normal
•We have soaked her feet in Epsom salt, Vetrx, vitamins and wrapped them.
•They have a man made coop which we use pine shavings in.
I'm just not sure what else to do, or if there is anything.
One thing I've noticed is she seems to have grown these fur spurs on her leg where the other one of the same breed does not.

Appreciate any guidance as I am a newer chicken owner!
 

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I don't see any spurs, but it would not be unusual for a hen to have them.

It can be hard to know why she's having difficulty, could be Marek's disease since this started out as a limp and has progressed. Not being able to walk for about a month must be distressing not only to her but for you as well.

You can try vitamin therapy to see if that helps. 1/2 tablet B-Complex daily along with her normal poultry feed.
Some folks place the birds in a sling to help keep them upright as well.

If you lose her or decide to put her out of her misery, sending the body for necropsy would give you more information.
https://www.metzerfarms.com/PoultryLabs.cfm
 
I agree with @Wyorp Rock to treat with B complex for a possible riboflavin deficiency. Unfortunately, the earlier that is treated the better chance for success. And Mareks disease can also caused curled under toes and lameness.
 

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