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Limping hen

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1/31/12 at 10:35am
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One of my older hens (probably around five) was limping last week.  Then she was fine for a bit and started up again.  The roos were really harassing her so I put her in the baby coop.  Can't see anything wrong, but she crowds up in a corner and looks very unhappy.

 

Any suggestions besides keeping the others away?

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1/31/12 at 6:21pm

one of my bigger hens used to limp. she ended up having bumble foot. you can tell by looking at her foot pads for a big black spot. that is an infection and must be removed. I did it myself. very difficult and upsetting. my girl's bumble foot is gone now and so is her limp! :)

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