One of our older hens, Lucy, has not been able to stand for the last ciouple of weeks. She can sometimes drag herself along with her wings, but doesn't have normal leg mobility. (Legs are tucked under - not "split.") I have been nursing her along, bringing her food, and secluded her in a rabbit cage in the chicken run area so that the other dozen hens won't peck at her. She's not too interested in eating, though I've tried enticing her with bread pieces dipped in water or milk, scrambled eggs, and some layer-pellet with scratch. She sometimes pecks a little at these "gourmet varieties" and drinks lots of water, but nothing has really helped. I've never had a hen do this before, and we've had chickens since 2003. Does anyone have any ideas on how to help her? I hope that there is some solution. Thanks in advance!
