- Oct 17, 2016
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I have a hen who’s been getting progressively unbalanced over the last couple days. She got more nervous and sensitive to touch, hid in their trailer all day from the rooster (who she usually isn't bothered by), and last night i found her sleeping on the floor. Her right leg wasn’t holding much of her weight, and she trips over her toes when she tries to turn around.
This morning when i checked on her i felt something stuck in between her leg and her breastbone. It feels like an egg, but it is not at all where an egg should be. Maybe she laid an egg internally? I’m worried that it’s cutting off circulation or nerves to her leg.
She drank, ate and pooped this morning. Seemed a little bit pale, but other than not wanting to walk she’s pretty alert. I have her in a kennel in the coop since i don’t think it’s something contagious.
We’re in the process of moving right now, and the chickens are all in a horse trailer at my grandmother’s house. Im not able to take her to a vet; is there something i can do to help her? I really don’t want to put her down.
This morning when i checked on her i felt something stuck in between her leg and her breastbone. It feels like an egg, but it is not at all where an egg should be. Maybe she laid an egg internally? I’m worried that it’s cutting off circulation or nerves to her leg.
She drank, ate and pooped this morning. Seemed a little bit pale, but other than not wanting to walk she’s pretty alert. I have her in a kennel in the coop since i don’t think it’s something contagious.
We’re in the process of moving right now, and the chickens are all in a horse trailer at my grandmother’s house. Im not able to take her to a vet; is there something i can do to help her? I really don’t want to put her down.
