I went to my coop just now to check on my chickens and give them some grapes and meal worms. One of my girls (Sapphire gem) is laying on her chest with her feet sprawled behind her. She was fine yesterday afternoon; even layed an egg.....The other two seem fine. I picked her up and looked at her; didn't see anything that looks injured. She has always been friendly and healthy; all of them have been. I put her near some food and she ate readily. She tried to get up but when she tried to take a step, she feel forward again. I didn't know if she felt cold (it snowed all night and is cold but they have a coop with a door that leads to the run; none of the chickens have been out at all) . I thought maybe she was too cold, so I put up a flat panel warmer near her; won't leave it on if this isn't good. She has some poop on her butt area but not plugged up with poop or anything.
Can anyone help me? I don't know what to do; this is our first winter with chickens; just got them in March. They have been totally healthy always. Very social with me, and everything has went smooth until today.
Can anyone help me? I don't know what to do; this is our first winter with chickens; just got them in March. They have been totally healthy always. Very social with me, and everything has went smooth until today.
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