Hurt chicken

[gringold]

Last night I found one of my babies out after the door closed. She was laying under the ramp. She didn’t move on her own so I got her out and put her inside. She just lay there. I looked and she had a big bald spot and what looks like a scab. I brought her in for the night, got her drinking, and left her some food. She could hold her head up on her own and drink on her own. She still wouldn't stand up. This morning she is about the same. Her head is up and she seems to be able to center herself. Last night she laid on one side or the other. I don't see anything else wrong with her. From the last picture you can see how her leg is out to the side. This was after I moved her to take the picture of he sore. Any thoughts?

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

The wounds look like chicken pecking wounds. My guess would be she was attacked. Either because she couldn't stand or the attack hurt her legs. Best you can do is hope she heals up.

 

[gringold]

Well she still can't move, but she is drinking plenty and eating just a little. She has her head up and seems content. She squawks when I move her to a fresh spot. I hope she gets better.

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

How old is it?

 

[gringold]

I got her on March 9 so about 10 weeks.

 

[Kiki]

I'm sorry she isn't feeling well.

Do her legs work?
Can she move them?

 

[gringold]

Not really. Her left foot is all crumpled. Her right foot looks normal. She moves her wings.

 

[gringold]

Her legs are drawn up under her.

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

Mareks always comes to mind.

 

[gringold]

I did read about that and wonder.