I have an Orloff hen who keeps having leg problems. She's developed a limp for the second time now in the same leg. At first I thought, and treated it as if, it were bumble foot, but upon very close inspection found no signs. I checked every day after the first day of baths. So I decided on impulse to keep her from roosting at night. I put her in a cage and kept her there for about a week of nights. She progressively got better to a point where she was walking and running normally again. Well, we are back at the beginning. As of yesterday I noticed her limping. It progresses from a slight to significant limp very quickly. I will be taking her off roost again for this week, but wanted to know if anyone could think of a reason for this? I happen to like her the best of all three hens (of course) so the idea of her suffering bothers me. She is the Eagle Orloff I have sent pictures of before. (I know, too much white in the head is undesireable but I like HER). I am hoping to hang onto her long enough to turn out at least one clutch of her eggs. Mr Casper and I are still trying to get those chickens up my way, with luck, this month. This is a big month for me and Orloffs. Suggestions regarding helping her out and what the cause might be is appreciated. I feel like I need every Orloff I can get.
Incidentally, does anyone know what the outline looks like for getting APA again? Do a certain number of RO have to be raised and kept in the US, by how many folks, and at how many shows? What's the game plan??
