Help-strange behavior!

[callmeskipper]

My (nearly 3 yr old) plymouth barred rock girl is squatting around her coop (not in the nesting boxes) and also laying down in the corner. Resp rate seems a bit higher. Any ideas? I don't want her to die while I am work today. THANKS!!!

 

[chicmom]

Can you check to see if she is eggbound? Is she walking funny like a penguin?

 

[callmeskipper]

On second look, she is favoring her left leg; there appears to be a small amount of swelling, and more heat in this leg than the other one. Any suggestions would be most appreciated! Thank you!!

 

[callmeskipper]

I know this sounds pathetic since I have had my girls nearly 3 yrs, but how do I do that? Thank you!

 

[millie481]

bumble foot? maybe. chenck the bottom of her foot.

 

[pgpoultry]

She could also have an injury or infection in the leg or foot. Somebody holds the chook and the other person takes a good look along the leg. If there is infection she will need antibiotics,
Sandie