Limping chicken

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Marina10114

Marina10114

In the Brooder
Feb 9, 2016
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One of my 4 month old chicken hurt her leg some how. She likes to jump and play around like a crazy chicken. I felt it its not broken. I think she laden on it wrong or something. She's limping to where she holds her leg up. What do you think is wrong and what should I do?
 
Welcome to BYC she probably just jumped off the roost wrong, you could try putting her in a sling in like a laundry hamper or something, where her legs can slip through but her body is suspended in the air and then have a poop hole as well
 
You can limit her movement for a week or two, by placing her in a crate or pen with food and water. Sprains can take several weeks to heal. If she can't stand, then consider a chicken sling, but if she can stand, I would hold off on a sling. Put some poultry vitamins in her water. Check for any swelling around her joints or bruising.
 
Thank you everyone. It seems like she just landed on it wrong. She's not limping anymore. I think her and her buddy where playing around to crazy and she just landed on it wrong.
 

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