Polish - 7-8 weeks old - can't walk

[CircleBHomestead]

New chicken parents here. Our polish seems to not be able to use her feet. She did not show any signs of this the first few weeks but when we let her out of the smaller area to begin integrating her (and 2 other younger hens) with our older ones, we noticed her walking a few steps then laying down. We have checked her and see no cuts or others signs of injuries. She does not seem to be in pain. Her wings are fine and when holding her, it feels like her upper legs are trying but her feet don't move. She is eating and drinking at this time. Any guidance would be much appreciated.
Circle B Family
Shelby, NC

 

[coach723]

Is she the only polish? Sometimes the crest on polish can attract pecking from other birds, and their vaulted skulls can make head injury more likely. I would separate her to prevent injury, make sure she's eating and drinking normally. Give a B complex or super B complex tablet or capsule once a day, daily, see if you get any improvement. Human ones, any pharmacy, brand doesn't matter. If she is unable to keep herself upright you can use a chicken sling (images below) for periods (supervised) to keep her upright and more comfortable, and easier for her to eat, drink and poop. If she won't tolerate a sling you can try putting rolled up bath towels around her to help prop her up.

 

[CircleBHomestead]

Thank you so much for the quick response. She is with one polish and one larger breed the same age right now. We will start the B complex immediately. She still is moving around often just not far at a time.