1) What type of bird , age and weight (does the chicken seem or feel lighter or thinner than the others.)
Brown Leghorn, I bought her in April (I guess she's 6 months old?). She seems like her normal weight.
2) What is the behavior, exactly.
She is not walking. When she tries to walk, she limps a few steps and then sits down.
3) How long has the bird been exhibiting symptoms?
As far as I know of, just this morning. I was not able to make my normal rounds last night, I wish I did.
4) Are other birds exhibiting the same symptoms?
No
5) Is there any bleeding, injury, broken bones or other sign of trauma.
Not that I can see.
6) What happened, if anything that you know of, that may have caused the situation.
Not sure.
7) What has the bird been eating and drinking, if at all.
She ate some grains this morning and she drank some water. I placed her in her own pen this morning and she has a water dish and a food dish
8) How does the poop look? Normal? Bloody? Runny? etc.
I have not seen a poop yet, I will respond back later once she does go poo. I'll also see if she has laid any eggs yesterday (though all the excitement this morning I forgot to check the nesting box for eggs.
9) What has been the treatment you have administered so far?
I separated her from the rest of the flock and gave her own food and water dishes that she does not have to walk to.
10 ) What is your intent as far as treatment? For example, do you want to treat completely yourself, or do you need help in stabilizing the bird til you can get to a vet?
I am thinking about going to a vet later today.... if there is a vet in my area. (I'm in Baton Rouge, LA)
11) If you have a picture of the wound or condition, please post it. It may help.
I'll post a picture later.
12) Describe the housing/bedding in use
Pine shavings.
