Old hen is having problems walking

[weldergirl88]

Lulu is at least 5 years old. It seems she has been slower in the last week. Her stance between her legs have been spreading. Now this morning, this as as far as she could get out of the hen house. She seems alert. Just not mobile. Any help would be appreciated.
Should I find someone who will put her down?
Thank you in advance

 

[Lovely Lettie]

Welcome to our awesome community!
Nice to meet you
Try posting a thread here for help with your hen.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/forums/emergencies-diseases-injuries-and-cures.10/

 

[TwoCrows]

Hello and welcome to BYC!

I am sorry your girl is having trouble. I asked the Moderators to move this thread over to our Emergency forums for more help.

 

[Kiki]

Welcome! I'm guessing she hasn't been laying eggs for a while...correct?

Highly likely that she has some type of reproductive issue that most likely will not end well. If you think she's suffering, if she stops eating, doesn't get up ..find some one to help her not suffer any longer.

 

[Kiki]

Did she happen to start going downhill when you brought the newbies home?

 

[Blue Raptor]

Lulu is at least 5 years old. It seems she has been slower in the last week. Her stance between her legs have been spreading. Now this morning, this as as far as she could get out of the hen house. She seems alert. Just not mobile. Any help would be appreciated.
Should I find someone who will put her down?
Thank you in advance



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Welcome to BYC! I’m sorry about your hen.

 

[janiedoe]

Welcome to BYC. I'm so sorry about your hen. Does she still lay?

 

[PipersPeepers]

Is she fluffing up?If so she might be egg bound.