Please help, I don't know what to do

[Hannah18]

I woke up this morning to find one of my 5 month old hens heavily limping. She was absolutely fine yesterday if not a little antsy about laying her egg. When I looked at her today she could barely walk. I've checked her foot and leg, she doesn't struggle or pull away or show any signs of pain when I move it. This happened to one of my other birds about 5 months back, where she was fine one day and falling over on her side the next...she later died. I don't think this is an injury, I'm worried its a sickness. Her poop is watery and green. Could she possibly be egg bound? I'm at a loss and under alot of stress, I can't take her in because I may have covid. If anyone has any ideas it would be greatly appreciated

 

[nuthatched]

Do you know if she's been vaccinated first mereks?

 

[Hannah18]

Do you know if she's been vaccinated first mereks?

I don't believe she was ever vaccinated. She's been walking around the yard and following the other birds, but she limps real bad and is slower. After that she'll lay down

 

[guntha45]

I woke up this morning to find one of my 5 month old hens heavily limping. She was absolutely fine yesterday if not a little antsy about laying her egg. When I looked at her today she could barely walk. I've checked her foot and leg, she doesn't struggle or pull away or show any signs of pain when I move it. This happened to one of my other birds about 5 months back, where she was fine one day and falling over on her side the next...she later died. I don't think this is an injury, I'm worried its a sickness. Her poop is watery and green. Could she possibly be egg bound? I'm at a loss and under alot of stress, I can't take her in because I may have covid. If anyone has any ideas it would be greatly appreciated

I had a young rooster die the same way as your hen did, don't know why. I too have had a young hen limping but come out of it on her own. Have also had to isolate a hen with a leg injury. It took weeks but she recovered. It just depends on what's wrong but isolation is the best way to start treating her.

 

[DaisyG2317]

I'm sorry about your pullet! Maybe these experienced members can help, I am a n00b
@Wyorp Rock @azygous @Eggcessive

 

[azygous]

If it weren't for the green poop (bile indicating starvation), I'd suspect an injury. But Mareks does come to mind with the two symptoms.

Not all chickens die after exhibiting Mareks symptoms. I would suggest you special feed her, boiled egg, baby foods, tofu, high protein easily digestible foods, to keep her strength up. She could survive. But be prepared for her not making it. A necropsy, should she die, will tell you if your flock has Mareks.

 

[Eggcessive]

Sorry about your chicken. Watch out for the others who may try to attack her if she is limping or dragging her leg. She may need to be separated inside a dog crate near food and water that she is able to reach. The crate could stay in the coop with the other birds while you are treating her. She might not be getting enough food now from the injury which could be why her poop is green. So you could try feeding her a wet mash of chicken feed and scrambled egg bits. Vitamins with riboflavin or human B complex might help. I sure hope it isn’t Mareks, but it is possible.