My hen is weak

[Francissab]

Hi im new here! I have a hen which had just hatched some chicks,i separated the chicks from the hen due to my hen being weak and stumbling, she eats and drinks normal as well as her drippings,i just dont know why her legs have gone weak, its already been a week.

Help would be much appreciated

 

[Aapomp831]

It may just be that her legs need to recover from sitting so long. I would give her some chick food (doesn’t need the calcium right now) and plenty of fresh water and let her recover. Being broody takes a toll on a chickens body - they really neglect themselves in order to hatch those chicks. I would also do a supplement in her water (not later supplement since she isn’t currently laying), maybe some electrolytes, probiotics and a B vitamin complex. Also if you feel she’s hungry, make her some scrambled eggs.... the extra protein and healthy fat may be very good for her right now.

 

[Francissab]

It may just be that her legs need to recover from sitting so long. I would give her some chick food (doesn’t need the calcium right now) and plenty of fresh water and let her recover. Being broody takes a toll on a chickens body - they really neglect themselves in order to hatch those chicks. I would also do a supplement in her water (not later supplement since she isn’t currently laying), maybe some electrolytes, probiotics and a B vitamin complex. Also if you feel she’s hungry, make her some scrambled eggs.... the extra protein and healthy fat may be very good for her right now.
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[Francissab]

Thanks for the advice! much appreciated! I just moved her to a different pen so that i can focus my attention on her