My chicken is a bit grown now, but she has a severe leg disability. What do I do?

C4ss14n

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My chicken cant really walk. She eats and drinks fine, and will basically flap her wings as hard as possible so she can get over to the feeder buckets. She’s not in pain, and not at all being bullied by the rest of the flock. I’m worried about her mobility issues. My father already told me the best thing to do might just be to put her down.

Looking for other options, but if anyone else agrees with my dad, I’ll do it. This is a picture of her, btw.
 

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Everyone will have their own opinion on what is best for that bird.

My opinion is that she's not going to have very good quality of life as far as a chicken is concerned. She's merely surviving and just existing with no real quality of life. My personal opinion is to euthanize her.

Others may suggest you put a diaper on her and keep her as a house pet.

It is entirely up to you. Good luck with whatever you choose. :hugs
 
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