Help with my hen's health

I was finally able to find a vet nearby who will see chickens. I took her in yesterday afternoon, and the vet confirmed that she is clear of any egg-related issues. However, she does have an overgrowth of bacteria, including cocci and clostridium. The vet prescribed Clavamox (an antibiotic) and Meloxicam (a pain reliever and anti-inflammatory) in case she’s experiencing any discomfort. He also recommended continuing the Corid treatment. If she is not improving or if her condition worsens by Thursday, he suggested considering culling her and having a necropsy done at a local poultry lab to determine the cause.

I gave her a bath today, and it seemed to comfort her. While bathing her, I noticed she’s developing sores on her hocks from sitting so much. She’s still not walking or standing fully—she only hobbles around. Any suggestions for ways to keep her off her hocks to allow them to heal and improve circulation?
Some people made sling chairs for chickens with difficulty to walk. Here's some ideas: https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/versions-of-chick-chairs-please.1166308/

You may want to give her some vitamin B in case she has some nerve damage. It's always a good idea to give her some probiotics with antibiotics treatment.
 

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