Hunched over chicken

[meetthebubus]

I also use 2 by 4 for roosts, many here love their chickens for pets so I understand. I still get nervous and worried but I was worse at first. Sometimes with chickens the unexpected happens without any signs

They do need to keep their feet warm, but also the chickens are close to her so the area should be warm too.

 

[mellieandthepastries]

The roosts are about 3" wide. I was unsure how wide to make them when I built it originally.

 

[Eggcessive]

That should be wide enough. Most 2x4’s are closer to 2x3.

 

[mellieandthepastries]

This was her poop this morning. She came out of the roost and just stood around while the others looked for food. I separated her, gave her some food with water to make it a mash, and put NutriDrench in her water - which she promptly started to drink when I put in in the separate space.

Is there something else I should be doing for her?

 

[mellieandthepastries]

I am unsure what my next step should be. I separated her again yesterday. She drank water and ate a bunch of mash. She scratched around the space she was in and seeemed quite alert. I brought her to the coop where she roosted between some of the other ladies without issue. This morning I let them out and she is walking around slowly along the perimeter of the run. She didn’t go up to the food or water. I’m at a loss. When I separate her she eats and drinks but when she’s with the rest she doesn’t.