I'm at a complete loss

[Aratakiburitto]

So about 2 months ago, my frizzle chicken was attacked with no visible injury by a small cat. I saw her run away from the cat and then collapse on the ground. Ever since then she has not been able to stand. She can slightly move both legs but never fully stretches them out. A couple of days after the incident, I posted on here and got amazing help with a lot of suggestions about vitamin deficiency, shock, slings, etc. There has been almost no improvement since. I have no idea what is happening. There's no swelling, and I can't find any case similar. Before she was attacked, she was extremely broody, but with no eggs for around 3 weeks, she has not laid a single egg since. She is not eggbound From what I can tell, and she only eats until her crop is about a quarter to half full, which is abnormal since she's normally a glutton. She spends on average about four to six hours a day in a sling and is very stressed unless she is outside. She has been on a diet of grain, mealworms, vitamin E, and B complex for two months, but I've recently slowed down the amount of vitamins I'm giving her since I doubt it's vitamin deficiency causing this. Anyway, I just wanted to know if anyone has gone through anything similar and if there is a way to help her or if she will just be permanently paralysed.

PS: her wings work fine but now hates being handled where as previously she tolerated it. She has been kept away from other chickens. Vet is not an option, I am still a minor. Picture below is how she sits/lays on her side. I can add more clear pics if needed

 

[BigBlueHen53]

She has been on a diet of grain, mealworms, vitamin E, and B complex for two months,

What are the other chickens eating, or what were you feeding before the injury? If you have actual chicken feed available, feed her that, it provides complete balanced nutrition, which she needs and you can't replicate with grain, mealworms and vitamins. If she's not crazy about it, offer it to her wet. But make a fresh batch daily so it doesn't go moldy. Be sure to provide grit so she can digest it properly.

 

[chickengr]

sorry to hear that. there might be some nerve injury. it takes time to heal if possible at all. vitamin b complex (containing b12), vitamin e and selenium might help. check her for lice/mites.

 

[BigBlueHen53]

She also needs the company of other chickens, or at least one other chicken. Since she has been isolated from them for so long, you should probably put her in a dog crate in their run so they can't hurt her while they get reacquainted. Let her spend some time with them every day while you supervise. Start with an hour or two to see how it goes and gradually increase the time. Good luck!

 

[BigBlueHen53]

sorry to hear that. there might be some nerve injury. it takes time to heal if possible at all. vitamin b complex (containing b12), vitamin e and selenium might help. check her for lice/mites.

Good point. Cooked egg yolk is an excellent source of selenium. You can offer her scrambled egg (no salt!) or the yolk of a hard-boiled egg, mashed.

 

[BigBlueHen53]

Oof! Pardon my typos! I'm in a hurry and posting before proofing.

 

[SkyAJK]

So about 2 months ago, my frizzle chicken was attacked with no visible injury by a small cat.

Could you put the link of your previous post, might be a clear picture of your little hen, and wearing sling as well.

Is she pooping normal?

As she is not wanting to be held now and not laying eggs as well. This is not positive.

As long as she is eating is a good sign, like BigBlueHen 53 says have a friend with her for company and support, might be a little area where she can stretch her legs. She will do what she can, monitor her closely and make changes to help her.

Like Chickengr says it might be nerve injury and it takes time to heal.

Might be let her float in a warm bath of water for a little bit, in water she will float and this also give her some exercises without further injuring her legs. Afterward dry her with a towel and blow dry her so she is all dry.

If you have epsom salt, then give her an float epsom salt bath, just float in water, not having a bath. Epsom salt relax her.

Is it possible to ask your parents to take her to the Vet?

Please let us know how she is.
I am thinking of your little hen and you.

 

[SkyAJK]

You might like to read this post

https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...-therapy-with-chicken-that-cant-walk.1385453/

 

[Sondraa]

Message me privately if you need help w a vet.

 

[Aratakiburitto]

What are the other chickens eating, or what were you feeding before the injury? If you have actual chicken feed available, feed her that, it provides complete balanced nutrition, which she needs and you can't replicate with grain, mealworms and vitamins. If she's not crazy about it, offer it to her wet. But make a fresh batch daily so it doesn't go moldy. Be sure to provide grit so she can digest it properly.

Sorry I forgot to mention, the other as well as her have vegetables and egg mixed in sorry. But I will head down to fatmstock to buy some actual feed tysm!!