One of the chickens not growing well and is now limping

[Palls123]

Hi, 13 weeks old chickens and one of them slowed down in growth and now is limping and is not able to stand or walk. What can we do to help?

 

[Wyorp Rock]

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Can you post some photos of her and her poop?
Any signs of injury to the leg (swelling/bruising)?
What do you feed?
Was she vaccinated for Marek's?

Hard to know what's going on with your chick. Not being able to stand or walk can be from number of things - from injury to disease like Marek's.

Make sure she's able to get to food/water if she can't do that, then you will need to hand feed and water her until you figure more out.

 

[Palls123]

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[Wyorp Rock]

I would limit her activity and ensure she's eating/drinking well.
Look at her foot and legs for injury/swelling.

 

[Palls123]

Hi, 13 weeks old chickens and one of them slowed down in growth and now is limping and is not able to stand or walk. What can we do to help?

 

[Palls123]

There is no injury. I think it’s been malnourished and is showing signs. I could be wrong. I separated her out and am watching her.

 

[Wyorp Rock]

Will she drink some water for you?
I would get some poultry vitamins into her that contain B2 (Riboflavin). Poultry Cell would be a good choice, you can find those at Tractor Supply or online.

What do you feed?

 

[Palls123]

Will she drink some water for you?
I would get some poultry vitamins into her that contain B2 (Riboflavin). Poultry Cell would be a good choice, you can find those at Tractor Supply or online.

What do you feed?

She is drinking and eating okay. Not as we would expect though. I will get the electrolyte and vitamins to feed her. I am right now feeding her Manna Pro grower food.

 

[Palls123]

Hi, 13 weeks old chickens and one of them slowed down in growth and now is limping and is not able to stand or walk. What can we do to help?

 

[Palls123]

I bought it from a hatchet who vaccinated against Mareks. Could it still be the cause?