sueg Posted July 7, 2008 Share Posted July 7, 2008 One of our battery hens sat in the rain yesterday looking very sad with one leg dragging behind. No obvious wounds or bumps but the leg seems paralysed. She can't hop on the perch or bend down to eat but will sit happily in the dog cage full of straw and eat from sitting. Could it be Marek's? It came on suddenly and she is about 2 years old. No other symptoms. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cate in NZ Posted July 7, 2008 Share Posted July 7, 2008 Sue, I'm so sorry to hear about your poor girl . Not really sure what to suggest, but I'll pop this into Chicken Clinic where you're more likely to get a response Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted July 7, 2008 Share Posted July 7, 2008 Welcome to the forum, Sue. Sorry to hear about your poorly hen . I can't offer advice I'm afraid, just wanted to say hello and offer sympathy . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hils78 Posted July 7, 2008 Share Posted July 7, 2008 Eek - take a look at my post in Chicken Clinic - Stroke or broken leg...sounds very similar. Good luck. x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted July 8, 2008 Share Posted July 8, 2008 I'd check her leg carefully for any swelling or heat, or any grating of bone or deformity. If she has taken a tumble and broken a bone or dislocated something, the evidence will be there now. If you can find nothing, and she is still appearing to be paralysed....a trip to the vet might be a good idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisP Posted July 8, 2008 Share Posted July 8, 2008 I would say a trip to the vets might be in order, better to get it sorted if there is a problem, and if there isn't, it will stop you worrying that there might be. Hope she gets better soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
