Walking on hock

[Eggcessive]

Many people let the chickens sleep on the floor at night so they can stretch and move. It probably depends on the chicken’s condition and problems. Does her lower leg at the ankle appear swollen to you? You can check it in the morning.

 

[Chuckkeeper]

Many people let the chickens sleep on the floor at night so they can stretch and move. It probably depends on the chicken’s condition and problems. Does her lower leg at the ankle appear swollen to you? You can check it in the morning.

Hi. Thanks. Can't see any swelling

 

[Chuckkeeper]

Many people let the chickens sleep on the floor at night so they can stretch and move. It probably depends on the chicken’s condition and problems. Does her lower leg at the ankle appear swollen to you? You can check it in the morning.

Hi all.
Unfortunately there's been no change and we are three weeks in now. She continues to live alone in small space isolation, and is eating and drinking fine with B2 supplement everyday. I do not want her to be suffering but I don't want to end her life unnecessarily when others have shared examples of similar things getting better after many weeks. Any advice appreciated thank you

I have a video I can try to share too if helpful?

 

[Chuckkeeper]

Here is her in a video today. She can walk with a hop when she wants to

 

[Eggcessive]

She sure looks very disabled in the video. Would you consider contacting this lab below to find out how to get Mareks testing on her blood for about $20? Here is the link to contact them:
http://www.vetdna.com/application/forms/aviansubmittalform.pdf

If you decide to cull her, I would definitely get a necropsy and testing for Mareks. Sorry that she is not any better after receiving the B 2.

 

[Chuckkeeper]

She sure looks very disabled in the video. Would you consider contacting this lab below to find out how to get Mareks testing on her blood for about $20? Here is the link to contact them:
http://www.vetdna.com/application/forms/aviansubmittalform.pdf

If you decide to cull her, I would definitely get a necropsy and testing for Mareks. Sorry that she is not any better after receiving the B 2.

Thank you for getting back to me. I'll have a look for a UK equivalent. If she does have it, will all the others too?

 

[Eggcessive]

If she has Mareks, the others may also test positive, but may not have the symptoms. Mareks is spread through the dust and dander of feathers. Here is some reading about it:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/the-great-big-giant-mareks-disease-faq.66077/