I palpated her leg up as high as I could and didn't notice anything strange. She didn't wince or anything but I understand chickens can be pretty stoic about it. She also seems to be putting a bit more weight on it since I wrapped it. Maybe the gauze padding is helping? Guess I'll reassess...
No the scab was there after a ten plus minute soak. Thanks! Going to try the non-surgical soak every day method. I hate to see these little guys hurting.
Hello everyone! one of my year-old Jersey Giant hens is having problems. She looks lame on the right leg and is struggling to walk. I noticed this last week and thought maybe she sprained or otherwise hurt her leg. Put her up in the quarantine coop but she's not getting better. Eating and...