This hen went lame in one leg recently. She was one of the birds we hatched last year and she hadn't yet started laying. Normally, I wouldn't take a single ill bird to the vet. This time, I decided to take her as I wanted to ensure there was nothing likely to affect the flock and I was hoping she could be saved. Alas, the vet could not find a reason for her going lame and suggested we isolate her and keep an eye on her.
Sadly, she did not get better and the lameness spread to her other leg. We had to put her to sleep.
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