Hen can't get up, no blood

[HBlanton]

I have a Barred Rock Hen. Approximately 8 months old. Came home to find her lying in the Run. She can't get up but otherwise seems healthy and happy. Eyes are bright she's eating and drinking whatever I put in front of her. Left leg seems to be lame and her foot is curled up. I can straighten it and she can push against me but she cannot stand up. She just rolls over to the side. Any ideas?

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

Could be an injury or it could be Mareks, time will tell.

 

[HBlanton]

Could be an injury or it could be Mareks, time will tell.

What do you mean? I don't know much about Mareks

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

Mareks is a viral form of cancer that causes tumors that pushes on nerves which causes paralysis, especially in the leg. The first and sometimes only sign is they can't walk. If it's Mareks your bird won't improve with time and will get worse. If it's an injury, your bird should slowly improve, so in the next week or two you should know which way it's going.

 

[Kiki]

Read this:
The Great Big Giant Marek's Disease FAQ

 

[HBlanton]

Read this:
The Great Big Giant Marek's Disease FAQ

I just did thank you!! Guess we'll see how she does. She is not happy about being separated I know that!

 

[Kiki]

If they aren't picking on her there is no need to separate her.

 

[HBlanton]

Update from this morning. Went out to the garage she was perky and awake but still not standing up. She laid an egg. I gave her some food and went into the house. Couple hours later I came back to switch out her food for water and she had laid another soft Broken Egg. Think maybe she had one stuck?

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

I have read that eggs can push on the leg nerves which can cause paralysis, so could be from the eggs, or she could be emptying out because she doesn't feel well.

 

[HBlanton]

I'm afraid she's not going to make it. She spilled her water on herself tonight them manage to pull herself onto the concrete floor. She was wet cold and shaking when I found her. I wrapped her in towels and bedded her down but she doesn't look good. I hate it