Droopy Wings

[Kjm279]

I have a pullet with droppy wings. They’ve been that way for a long time. They do not seem injured (never have) and she’s never been ill. The girls definitely pull their wings out to cool down, it’s been a warm June so far. But hers are constantly drooping unless she’s flapping or holding them out to cool down.
Any explanation for this or reason to be concerned?

 

[CalBickieMomma]

Does she seem okay otherwise? Is she alert, walking normally? Does she roost on the perch with the others? Usually I can tell my girls aren’t feeling well if they stand off to the side/in the corner of their run. I’m wondering if yours might just like to keep her wings loose, or maybe the heat has her keeping her wings loose all the time. I always keep an extra eye on my girls if they are exhibiting any odd behavior, but if they act normal otherwise, I just watch them for a while. Anyhoo, I’m afraid I’m not much help but maybe someone with more knowledge can help.

 

[Kjm279]

Does she seem okay otherwise? Is she alert, walking normally? Does she roost on the perch with the others? Usually I can tell my girls aren’t feeling well if they stand off to the side/in the corner of their run. I’m wondering if yours might just like to keep her wings loose, or maybe the heat has her keeping her wings loose all the time. I always keep an extra eye on my girls if they are exhibiting any odd behavior, but if they act normal otherwise, I just watch them for a while. Anyhoo, I’m afraid I’m not much help but maybe someone with more knowledge can help.

She’s been 100% health wise. Does all the normal chicken things. Doesn’t have any balance issues either. She’s a Hamburg, so she gets good height and distance when she flies. She’ll pull her wings up every once in awhile, but then drops them again. But yeah, eats, drinks, poops, roosts, flies, etc. eventually looks good. If it weren’t for the droopy wings, I wouldn’t suspect a thing.

 

[CalBickieMomma]

Sounds like she’s okay, then. I dunno, sometimes I think they just like to mess with us to keep us on our toes . I’d say just keep an eye on her and if she starts showing any other signs of illness, maybe then revisit this post with an update.