- Dec 3, 2014
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We got 5 young hens (we were told they were less than a month from laying - so unsure of exact age) a couple weeks ago and since we brought them home one of the littlest girls has had a hard time with her legs. She can run, jump like normal and up until today able to roost but very shakey and clumsy on her feet. Now, when we picked them up the lady caught one of them by grabbing her leg so im wondering if she caused an injury and being pushed around by my bigger hens hasnt helped. This morning when I went in to water and assess everyones situation "little bird" as we've been calling her was having a much harder time moving about and was limping and somewhat falling over. I have her separated in fear of her being injured further - my hens can be a bit brutal and with the cold weather probably getting a bit sick of their coop. She is thin but eating and drinking no problem - havent had any issues with not eating since we got her and is very social with her original group of birds and loves to be picked up and carried when im in there. Now, do I prepare myself for her having mareks? No symptoms other than weak and wobbly legs or keep her separated and assume thhat her wild ride getting picked up by the leg has caused her issues or a deficiancy of some sort?? Im at a loss for what to do. Very little info out there and what is out there is very general. Any help is very appreciated