Limp Hen

[Kuntry Klucker]

Hi All,

I am hoping that someone can give me some direction in our current situation.

I have a BO hen 4 years old who is limping and not looking good at all.

Background:

- I had a bad infestation of mites this spring. I have clean the coop and done all the necessary things
to control the situation, we are not mite free as much as I can tell.

-Prior to this, she was covered in mites, she actually had the worst case of all the hens.

- She is isolated in a hospital pen. Getting fresh water, feed, eggs and electrolytes daily.

- her comb is folded over and a pink color, it was at one point white. She is getting around some
but for the most part she just sits in her pen.

- she has a pretty significant limp to her walk, she can get around but she is not very efficient.

- she has a desire to fight though, she comes to me the best she can when I go visit her with more
treats and such.

- my question is other than her limp, and physical appearance of not feeling well what could this be?

No coughing, sneezing, or runny discharge from her eyes at all. I cannot diagnose what she has. Any help
would be great.

Thanks,

 

[Akrnaf2]

When did you deworm your chicken?
About the foot check for bumble foot on foot pad.

 

[Kuntry Klucker]

I have not done a deworming yet. I usually do that in June.
No foot problems, feet look good. No discharge from eyes or nose,
or a cough or sneeze. It is just the strangest thing.

No physical signs of illness, just a limp, like she hurt her leg but does not
snow any signs of being in pain like whimpering or other vocalization or distress.

 

[Akrnaf2]

What do you give them to eat? Excess of protein can cause Gout that could be expressed as movement disability.

 

[Kuntry Klucker]

What do you give them to eat? Excess of protein can cause Gout that could be expressed as movement disability.

wow!! really, I did not know that. They get layer pellets, some scratch, and other occasional treats such as veggies, berries,
and other goodies that I bring out to them. They love yogurt, raising, and oatmeal which I give them several times a week.

I have been giving my limp hen some hard boiled eggs so help her built her body back up. I don't know if that would be considered excess protein or not.