- Dec 23, 2013
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I am caring for my daughter's 5 month old hen as I have nursed many back to health. This time is a bit of a mystery. She has been dragging her right leg for two weeks. It feels like she has no muscle/fat on that thigh compared to the other. Her poo is completely normal and no respiratory issues or signs of bumble foot. Her weight seems good except that leg. She is eating, drinking, talking, running from me, but she seems to be losing skin flakes at a rapid rate. Maybe from need of a dirt bath. No feather loss though. To make things more challenging I don't see that she has an injury. I thought maybe vitamin deficiency for which I am treating her, but no significant improvements yet. None of her symptoms seem to indicate anything in particular nor have they worsened. Again she has a lame leg, skin flakes, and tissue loss on imobile leg (which seems normal to happen without use). Any ideas will be appreciated. Thanks.