Hen Not moving around

Bmeadows

Chirping
Apr 9, 2021
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We have a Rhode Island blue that’s 18+ months old, vaccinated from hatchery. She looks fine but will not move on her own. She flaps her wings when try to pick her up like she usually would do. She will stand if you lift up on her belly. She eats and drinks when you bring it to her. Her feet and legs look normal and no cuts or blood to indicate an attack. We assume she is egg bound so we gave her calcium, warm bath and blow dry and a belly rub. This is day 2. Any suggestions
 
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How long ago did she lay an egg? Could your rooster or another hen hurt her, or could she have injured her leg or hip? You can insert a clean or gloved finger into her vent about 2 inches to check for a stuck egg. I would give her calcium with vitamin D orally. Make sure that she is taking food and water.
 
How long ago did she lay an egg? Could your rooster or another hen hurt her, or could she have injured her leg or hip? You can insert a clean or gloved finger into her vent about 2 inches to check for a stuck egg. I would give her calcium with vitamin D orally. Make sure that she is taking food and water.
I’m believe she laid 2 days ago. No roosters. She will stand if you make her. Don’t hear any crunchy sounds when I move her legs and no visible swelling or bleeding etc. we giving her calcium and D. We make sure she eating and drinking every hour and half. Thanks for advise. She’s my daughters fav chicken 😪
 
How long ago did she lay an egg? Could your rooster or another hen hurt her, or could she have injured her leg or hip? You can insert a clean or gloved finger into her vent about 2 inches to check for a stuck egg. I would give her calcium with vitamin D orally. Make sure that she is taking food and water.
Thanks again for your help, we found what the culprit is. We had a Rescue fly trap hanging away from the chickens outside the run and somehow It had gotten into their coop and was empty. I guess she ate all the stinky fly and the attractant 😂 says no poison or chemicals. We been giving her lots of water. I’m guessing she gonna have a tummy ache for a few days 😪
 

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