My chicken is walking funny, is this serious?

[poule101]

Hi,
I noticed that one of my chickens was walking strangely this morning. I dropped some corn into the run and my other two hens went immediately to pick it up but the third one was leaning over, crossing her legs and moving sideways with her neck stretched out. I have not been keeping chickens for long so would appreciate some advice as to whether this is a serious problem. She is currently moulting and I was wondering if this is of any significance? My other two hens appear to be completely healthy (neither of them are moulting) and both laying eggs almost every day.
Any advice would be very much appreciated!
Thanks

 

[junebuggena]

I've had molting hens exhibit similar behavior. All those new feathers growing in can be very prickly and makes some movements very uncomfortable.

 

[drumstick diva]

 

[Kiki]

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[N F C]

I hope there's nothing seriously wrong with your girl.

Best wishes and thanks for joining us!

 

[MzGina]

Having the same issue with one of my boys... do not know what to do....

 

[JedJackson]

Welcome aboard. Is the hen weak, falling down or anything like that? Is she eating and drinking and otherwise healthy? Pictures might help too. Hopefully it is just molting but it's best to be sure.

 

[Pork Pie]

Hi and welcome to BYC - great that you have joined us.

 

[poule101]

I've had molting hens exhibit similar behavior. All those new feathers growing in can be very prickly and makes some movements very uncomfortable.

Thank you! Nothing to worry about then? And the hens were fine afterwards?
Thanks again for the help!

 

[poule101]

Welcome to Backyardchickens.com aka BYC!
We are glad you joined our flock.
Jump right in and make yourself at home.

What breed is this sick girl and what exactly do you feed your flock?
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A good read:
http://articles.extension.org/pages/69065/feeding-chickens-for-egg-production
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Thank you very much!
The sick chicken is a bluebell and I feed my flock mainly layers pellets, occasionally corn as a treat, various vegetable scraps (mostly carrots as they are supposed to help with worming) and at the moment also some other worming food.