Sick hen?

[Sclark0012]

I have a hen that seems off balance when she is standing and walking. She is walking slightly hunched over as well. I gave them some corn and she went after it like normal, but just side stepping to catch herself. Im not 100% how old she is because she was given to me. I would say maybe 5 or 6 years old. RIR. Im really afraid it might be Mareks... Any advice? Im sort of new into the chicken world and have never had to deal with any real illnesses yet..

 

[MysteryChicken]

@Wyorp Rock
@Eggcessive

 

[Chicks in VA]

Thank you so much for your help. It's very much appreciated!

hey i tagged @MysteryChicken i know she/he could help

 

[MysteryChicken]

Check her ears for yellow, cheesy gunk. If she has this, it maybe an ear infection.

 

[Sclark0012]

Thinking either Marek's Disease, or a vitamin deficiency.

If it is Marek's, that has the potential to wipe out my flock? Ugh.. I'll see about getting vitamins for her just in case

 

[MysteryChicken]

If it is Marek's, that has the potential to wipe out my flock? Ugh.. I'll see about getting vitamins for her just in case

I'll tag a couple of people who'd have some suggestions for you.

 

[Sclark0012]

I'll tag a couple of people who'd have some suggestions for you.

Thank you so much for your help. It's very much appreciated!

 

[Chicks in VA]

Yes, thank you so much for tagging!

your welcome(just to be clear i was being a little silly )

 

[Eggcessive]

Does she lay eggs or has she recently? Can you insert a clean finger into her vent to check for a stuck egg or obstruction? Can you give some vitamins with riboflavin, such as vitamin B complex tablets 1/4 tablet daily crushed and given into a spoonful of water or food?

Have you added any new birds to your flock recently? Is she weaker in one leg, or walking on her hocks? Are the toes curled under in either foot? Is she drinking well? Can you get her drinking some fluids with electrolytes?

 

[azygous]

What is your location? What has your weather been like lately? If it's been very hot, your hen could have heat stroke. That causes imbalance and weakness.