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[Grdnmom]

Good morning all. I currently have a small mixed flock (7) of very spoiled girls. This is my second flock, and thankfully for the most part all goes well. Came to the board a couple days ago seeking info. About a problem I think I have identified. One girl, of course my “favorite” started hiding, and acting weird (scared) then I noticed that one wing was “droopy” then it hit me that a day or two before I had heard a large ruckus and when I opened the curtains I saw what I thought was a large bird fly away. The girls were all hiding but all came out. So, I thought “maybe a hawk got her wing?” On inspection no blood nothing unusual... so I isolated her, gave her some sav a chick to keep her hydrated and some probiotics. After a day she was very unhappy to be isolated, but wing still drooping so didn’t want to put her back in in case she was sick, or might get picked on. I decided to go over her wing again... and wow!! No puncture wounds but her skin all over that wing is bright green. Thinking bruising? Anyways I’m keeping her apart until I determine that bruising is the issue and am sure she’s not vulnerable. Really enjoying reading through the forums and happy to have found site

 

[Pork Pie]

Hello and welcome to BYC - thanks for joining us. Maybe sharing your pics on the ER forum may be useful? -
Please read first


https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/have-an-emergency-disease-please-read-first.3569/


Then post here

https://www.backyardchickens.com/forums/emergencies-diseases-injuries-and-cures.10/

 

[Kiki]

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[NonnasBabies]

Welcome!!!

 

[Ducksandchickens]

A hawk got our ducks once. Rinse her off in water and ask your local vet

 

[Joeschooks]

Hello and welcome to BYC! I’ve never seen anything like that before. I hope someone is able to advise you. Please keep us updated

 

[Ducksandchickens]

Even if you aren’t going to take the chicken to the vet then you can at least call them and ask if they have any suggestions

 

[ronott1]

I hope her wing recovers! Is it fractured?

 

[Grdnmom]

Does not appear to be fractured. She at this point is acting completely normal and anxious to join her friends. Bottom wing feathers are dropped only a small bit, and she moves it normally. Eating, drinking and laying

 

[007Sean]

Howdy

Welcome to BYC! Hope you enjoy your time here.
Best wishes for you and your hen. Hope she has a full recovery.