New!! Leg limp and plucked feathers!!! Help

[NewfieBreeze]

Hello, I've had my 6 chickens since June 1 2016, and right now I'm down to 4

Learning as I go but right now here on the west coast of Newfoundland we're having a harsh winter. But to get to the point one of my road island reds has a limp leg, she uses to gain balance when she tips over from only using one leg but other then that she won't walk to even stand on it, all around her bad leg and back end butt area is all plucked. She's also 8 months old and has never laid a egg, almost no comb and runs an squawks with you go to pick her up, polar opposite compare to my others. I need some advice could she possibly be egg bound, or is frost bite a reason. I know my poor girls have been board because it's been over 2 weeks they have been bared in due to very high winds and snow.

 

[redsoxs]

Greetings, NewfieBreeze, and

! Please you joined our community but sorry to hear about your hard luck. You might post in the Emergencies Forum here: https://www.backyardchickens.com/f/10/emergencies-diseases-injuries-and-cures
You might also try to connect with some local chicken folk in the thread below - they may have an idea as well: https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/144/canadians-check-in-here
Best wishes and thanks for joining BYC - hope your luck turns around!

 

[Teila]

G’Day from down under NewfieBreeze

Welcome!

I too am sorry to hear of your dilemma and hope that the folks on the ER Forum are able to help you and her out.

I also hope you enjoy being a BYC member. There are lots of friendly and very helpful folks here so not only is it overflowing with useful information it is also a great place to make friends and have some fun. Unlike non chicken loving friends, family and colleagues, BYC’ers never tire of stories or pictures that feature our feathered and non feathered friends

 

[drumstick diva]

I would quickly separate her from others - before they end up killing her. If you mean she is paralyzed in the limp leg, that 'can' be a sign of Marek's disease. You may want to put

"Marek's disease," in the search box and see if her symptoms match. Mareks is extremely contagious, and any survivors will carry it for life.

 

[Pork Pie]

Hello and welcome to BYC. I hope the ER guys can help. In terms of feather pecking - you may find this link useful - https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/1148824/topic-of-the-week-feather-pecking-eating

best wishes
CT

 

[N F C]

If your limping girl is in with the other birds, she could be getting bullied. Chickens will pick on others in the flock that are hurt or ill, especially if they have been kept inside and are bored. I agree with Drumstick Diva, it would be best to separate her from the other birds.

Good luck to you!