SICK CHICKEN : looks like she having problems walking

[jesse ohara]

Hi. I have a unhappy RIR. She looks unstable and is having problems walking. I've checked her for broken leg, foot, thigh. nothing. looks like she's putting all pressure on heel of foot. she can still walk but "look's" like something's broken. but nothing is. I put her in my chick box that I used when they were chicks, (she's not happy about that) but she's the only one out of 20 birds that's sick. ??? I've read about "Merks" or what ever it called, but would I not have more then 1 sick bird?????? so I brought her up on the porch right next to me so she'll be less stressed out. I don't know how long she's been sick, I just saw her yesterday and this is first whole day I'm watching her at all times. but, I don't know? How long do I wait to see if she gets better or not and have to put her down??????????
She is like 8 or 9 months old.

I have 8 bantys, 8 RIRs, 3 B jersey G, and 1 very big, and very dumb BBW Turkey.

 

[trailrider330]

Welcome to the BYC flock! We are glad you joined us!

You may want to try posting this on the emergencies thread to see if anyone on there can help answer your questions. Here is the thread: https://www.backyardchickens.com/f/10/emergencies-diseases-injuries-and-cures

Good luck!

 

[drumstick diva]

Please don't rush to cull her. You don't know that she has Marek's. She may have sprained her leg from a bad landing. Have you checked the bottom of her feet for "bumblefoot." Put that in the search box and symptoms should come up.

 

[jesse ohara]

I've checked her over, and over. Nothing looks wrong or even hurt when I'm handling her(pulling, poking) just maybe her comb looks a little cattywompis . but NO I was not going to cull her very soon she's in a 2.5footX2.5foot box right not but was going to build something bigger tomorrow or the next day, and give it a week or 2. after that ? I.D.K.????????

My Brother was asking me if the Turkey thumped her some time but he's mostly a good boy he thinks he a chicken. and is mostly eating. but I've never seen any chicken/turkey fights, just chicken/chicken.

 

[BantamFan4Life]

Welcome to BYC! I'm glad you joined us!