Kicking Chicken

[DurbanGirl]

This isn’t about kicking a chicken, but rather a chicken that kicks. One of my girls can’t walk without kicking her legs backwards. It’s the oddest thing. I’ve looked her over carefully, no bumblefoot etc. She hasn’t laid an egg since the summer (not unusual, given the shorter days and she’s 15 years old). Any thought to what might be the cause? I’ll try to attach a video.

 

[DurbanGirl]

 

[Meri Maura]

This isn’t about kicking a chicken, but rather a chicken that kicks. One of my girls can’t walk without kicking her legs backwards. It’s the oddest thing. I’ve looked her over carefully, no bumblefoot etc. She hasn’t laid an egg since the summer (not unusual, given the shorter days and she’s 15 years old). Any thought to what might be the cause? I’ll try to attach a video.

When did it start? Maybe she got into ants.

 

[MysteryChicken]

Looks like it maybe her spurs are bothering her.

 

[Meri Maura]

Looks like it maybe her spurs are bothering her.

Yes! I didn't notice those.

 

[Eggcessive]

Here is a recent thread with a similar video:

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/rooster-not-walking-right.1556746/#post-26365648

 

[DurbanGirl]

When did it start? Maybe she got into ants.

About 2 weeks ago.

 

[DurbanGirl]

Looks like it maybe her spurs are bothering her.

I hadn’t considered that. Do you just file them down?

 

[DurbanGirl]

Here is a recent thread with a similar video:

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/rooster-not-walking-right.1556746/#post-26365648

Thanks! I tried to search for similar posts and couldn’t find any!

 

[MysteryChicken]

I hadn’t considered that. Do you just file them down?

You could, or just remove them.