Injured Leghorn??

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Jul 31, 2022
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I noticed my 1 leghorn sitting differently and walking differently yesterday. Any ideas of what could be wrong?
I have a video that shows it walking but unsure of how to attach it.
 

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I noticed my 1 leghorn sitting differently and walking differently yesterday. Any ideas of what could be wrong?
I have a video that shows it walking but unsure of how to attach it.
How old is she?

What do you feed?

Is the large rooster trying to mate her?

Video will be helpful. Upload to Youtube and provide a link.

In the meantime, move her to a cage within the coop/run so she is protected. Check her over for any signs of abrasions, bruising or swelling.

Make sure she is able to get to food/water.

Look forward to more information.
 
All of them are roughly 19 weeks old
I have not seen any eggs
They are supposed to be all hens and the big one is not trying to mate with her that I have seen.
She is eating and drinking

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All of them are roughly 19 weeks old
I have not seen any eggs
They are supposed to be all hens and the big one is not trying to mate with her that I have seen.
She is eating and drinking
If you wish, post photos of the big one, to me from behind, it looks like a cockerel.

I agree, I'd start her on B-Complex. Give her 1/4 tablet daily, just pop it right into the beak and let her swallow.

How long have they been on that developer mash?
Ime, youngsters do best on at least 18-22% protein starter or a flock raiser type feed up until they begin laying. 16% is on the low end for young birds and some adults. For high production birds like Leghorns, Production Hens, etc., I would aim for at least 18% protein.
 
No change of this morning.
The Marans and the leghorns have been on the developer for a few weeks. They were on grower.
2 pictures of the bigger Marans
That is the other Marans in the background.
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Afternoon update.
I have ruled out bumble foot as well as being egg bound
There are no obvious injuries
I will switch back to 18% protein
After watching her a little longer alone she just squats and then walks like like her legs ache or something..if she was a person I would think she was old and has arthritis.
 

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