Wing Problem!?

[Craigboy53]

One of our leghorns, aka ‘Thing One’, has a problem with her wing. Two days ago she started carrying her left wing down at a 45 degree angle, so the tip folds down and is between her legs. First day, it was like that all day. She didn’t seem bothered at all, ran around (free range). Haven’t seen her fly, but they rarely do, and I don’t want to toss her off the deck to see.
she doesn’t seem to flinch or squawk when I pick her up.
second day, it was fine until the afternoon, when it listed south again. Today, the same, fine in the morning, and now down.

Any suggestions? We’ve never experienced anything like this, and are clueless. Thank you so much!

 

[The WinterWolf]

are you sure that's a hen? both of my roosters do this as a sign of aggression but that doesn't mean he will suddenly bite and fight you.

 

[Craigboy53]

are you sure that's a hen? both of my roosters do this as a sign of aggression but that doesn't mean he will suddenly bite and fight you.

Interesting thought. However, unless roosters have started laying eggs, it’s a non-starter! . She gives us a nice fat egg every day.

 

[The WinterWolf]

hmmm... i dont know.... have you seen her lay an egg? it could be the other hen laying twice a day... the truth is, i really am confused as heck here

 

[The WinterWolf]

could you send me a picture of her neck?

 

[The WinterWolf]

but... to answer your question... no, she probably does not have a wing problem. just telling the other chickens "you obey me!" or in other words she just is the dominant hen.

 

[JustAChickenLoverOverHere]

It's a hen. Not sure about the wing, but she's fine as long as she isn't acting abnormally.

 

[JustAChickenLoverOverHere]

but... to answer your question... no, she probably does not have a wing problem. just telling the other chickens "you obey me!" or in other words she just is the dominant hen.

Actually, that's tidbitting. She's not doing that, she's in a different position. So, she might not be the dominant hen.

 

[592667]

Her wing might be sprained.
I actually had a hen sprain her leg, possibly from jumping off her roost or other perch, which lasted for a month or so.
I checked her for other symptoms (bumblefoot, broken bones, etc..) but she didn't exhibit any of these.
Now, a few months later, she is totally fine! No limping or anything.

But keep an eye on her wing, to make sure it is not the early stages of something worse.

Also, it wouldn't hurt to give a bit of poultry drench or a vitamin in her waterer!

 

[Craigboy53]

could you send me a picture of her neck?

Here she is.