Hen lying tilted to one side.........

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cathangirl

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Hen lying tilted to one side.........
« on: January 26, 2009, 17:46 »
Tonight, one of my girls was lying under the ladder, but tilted to one side with a leg straight out.  I checked her over and put her into the house with the other nine hens, but she just lay there in a similar position.  Earlier she had been squabbling over a muddy "dust" hole.  
I and my OH can find no injury.  Obviously we will keep an eye on her tomorrow.
Is it usual for hens to rest like this often?  (I know they do when dusting.
Thank you in advance of your answers.
Cathangirl

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hen lying tilted to one side......
« Reply #1 on: January 26, 2009, 17:48 »
The hens had all had a happy time in the garden and only decided on the hole as the rest were going to bed.  Typical teenagers!
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Re: Hen lying tilted to one side.........
« Reply #2 on: January 27, 2009, 16:06 »
The symptoms you describe are A typical as described in the book for Mareks disease. Theres masses of information on here with regards ti this but I'm afraid its terminal. :(

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Re: Hen lying tilted to one side.........
« Reply #3 on: January 30, 2009, 13:34 »
Hi Bodger,
My hen was fine the next day.  I reckon she is not quite as bright as the rst of the girls, couldn't see her way up the ladder, so rested under it, ready for the night.
We are getting eggs from her on most days now, too.
Many thanks for taking the time to reply.
cathangirl.

PS I checked out the Mareks info prior to my question, but didn't think she quite matched their description. 


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