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[duchess]

Hi there. One of my Sebright bantams has a droopy wing. It is literally dragging along the floor. Could it be broken? She is otherwise fine and eating and drinking normally and is her usual alert self. She is approx 16 weeks old. Is there anyway I could strap the wing up at all? Any info or advice would be much appreciated. Thanks folks.

[Space Chick]

Does she seem under the weather in any other way?

 

One side drooping can be a sign of some more sinister things such as Mareks.

 

Hopefully it is just a bad wing, but just want to be sure.

[duchess]

Thanks for your reply. She's absolutely fine otherwise so hopefully it's not Mareks.

[Redwing]

I would have said the same as SC

 

Sebrights are a terribly Mareks prone bird

[duchess]

If it is Mareks will the other hens get it too?

[Egluntyne]

It is highly contagious.

[duchess]

Just to update. She died in the night

[Egghead68]

So sorry to hear that.

[Chucky Mama]

Sorry to hear that, I would keep a close eye on the others.

[duchess]

I will do. Thanks.

[cathybc]

sorry to hear the update