Chook

We've had a sick chook for a few weeks now, Ophelia, who seems to be unwilling (or unable?) to walk properly. A vet's visit seemed to be conclusive that she doesn't have some awful, terminal illness, but she may have sprained a leg... She's now living up the hill for a bit, away from the other chickens who ignore her anyway and probably feeling a bit more comfortable and safe. Last night, after a good old bottom wash (did you know there are actually Youtube videos on how to bathe a chicken, it's true!) she ended up in a luxury box in the laundry, and during the day today just outside the office under the upstairs verandah. She's cheerful enough, has started waddling about, and preening herself again, does do the occasional 30-50 cm walk, does eat (although very, very selectively). We're not sure (yet) what to do... Today it was a wet chicken as well, as she insisted sitting in the rain for a bit. She didn't seem to mind.