[susan - happy hens]

hello, I hope someone can shed some light on what's happening to Blanche.  She seems to hav e sunk down into her hips and doesn't stand up straight on her legs. I noticed her feet have been turning in and she walks more with a waddle and can't run.  She is a rescue hen and is about 3 years old.  Other than that she doesn't seem to be in pain and is a good weight and eating well. Any help would be great.  Thanks. 
Susan

[ANHBUC]

Hi Susan, has she been laying regularly lately?  Could she be egg bound?  I am not experienced but hope that someone will give you some advice soon.

[susan - happy hens]

Hi She was a rescue hen and only ever laid the odd egg but I have checked her and she's not egg bound.  It's like her back end has collapsed.  I just wondered if someone who has older ladies has seen this before.  The other two who are the same age are grand.  Thanks.

[ANHBUC]

I am quite surprised someone more experienced has not suggested anything for you.  Think it might be because it is a bank holiday.  Hope you get some good advice soon.  Good luck.   

[susan - happy hens]

Thanks,  probably as you say it's the bank holiday weekend.  We dusted the hens today and checked her over again.  She doesn't appear to  be in any discomfort or pain but wonder if we would know.  She was ok up until a couple of months ago, thats when we noticed her feet turning in.  We think its probably old age and her hips are the problem.  She is feeding well and runs/limps when the appear! Thanks again. Cheers.  Susan

[ANHBUC]

Still hoping someone will have some good advice for you.   

[joyfull]

sorry no idea perhaps a visit to a vets just to get her checked over 

[Chookiechook]

Maybe egg peritonitis...... where the eggs kind of fall to the bottom of the abdomen rather than getting shelled and  laid??