Hi!!!

[pntchick]

Hello!! I'm new to the site and I'm in need of some help. I have a buff Orpington hen that is about 7 months old. She started limping last Saturday and now can't walk. I thought it was from the roosters so I gave them to someone. She looked like she had been beaten up (loss of feathers, tired, ext) so I brought her inside. It's been almost a week and now she can't stand and acts as if she may have gape worms ( she holds her neck out and opens her mouth). This is my first year at raising chickens and I was just wondering if anyone had any of these symptoms?

 

[GitaBooks]

I'm sorry to say, it sounds like partial paralysis.

This could be due to injury, but the other symptoms seem to be pointing to mareks.

I hope this link helps: https://www.backyardchickens.com/a/the-great-big-giant-mareks-disease-faq

I hope she gets better soon!

 

[holm25]

Welcome to BYC!! I wish I could help but I have no experience with this stuff. Good luck!!

 

[drumstick diva]

You may also want to post in detail at "emergencies, diseases, injuries, cures," thread." Has she laid any eggs ? Has she been eating/drinking at all? Does she have normal poos? Are any other birds showing similar symptoms?

 

[BantamFan4Life]

Welcome to BYC! I'm glad you joined us!