Have a chicken who walks around like it's equilibrium is out of whack

The skin on the back of the neck is very bumpy. Sometimes that can be similar to the skin form of Mareks disease. Look at pictures 4 though 8 of the "gross lesions" section of this link which are pics of skin Mareks (pics are graphic):
http://partnersah.vet.cornell.edu/avian-atlas/#/disease/Marek's_Disease

Mareks disease can cause a lack of immunity to many common illnesses. It may cause paralysis in a leg or wing from nerve tumors, skin lesions, organ tumors, or eye changes. Hopefully, that is not her problem, but just wanted to mention it. This article has a lot of info if you would like to take time to read it:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/the-great-big-giant-mareks-disease-faq.66077/
 

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