New hens not going into Eglu Go Up

[Egghead68]

My house-mate got two ex-batts on Saturday. I watched them yesterday and they seemed pretty strong (perching and jumping up and down). Because I thought they were strong enough I put them to sleep overnight on a low perch, even though I knew that ex-batts should not perch initially. This morning one of them has woken up very subdued and is unable to weight-bear on her left leg (she also has diarrhoea and a swollen rear, which she had yesterday too).

 

Any help very much appreciated. I feel so bad as this wasn't even my hen.

[Grandmashazzie]

Could be a fracture,I know ex batts are prone to them.One of my girls was reluctant to put one foot down but it was not red or swollen .I gave her nutri drops, tuna and mealworms and she is fine now.

[Egghead68]

Thanks Grandma. On investigation she has extensive bruising round her leg. Nothing seems to be broken. We will try to get her some arnica.