Advice on injured leg?

[Freya1706]

Hi all, was just looking for advice on my skyline Dippy. At the end of last week I noticed she was limping and I’ve been keeping an eye on her but I can’t figure out what’s caused it.

She’s quite a heavy girl and I just know for a fact she’s got what I suspect to be bumblefoot on the foot that has her ring tag on (will post pics) she doesn’t seem bothered by it but I am looking into getting it checked.

BUT - all of a sudden she’s gotten red on the back of her other foot and her leg has all these marks which looks like bruising? She’s putting weight on it still but she’s clearly limping and has definitely slowed down due to it.

So far I’ve been giving her warm water salt baths for her feet which she loves, I’ve also tried adding a bit of antiseptic cream as well as giving her a small dose of anti inflammatory medication which I’m not sure has been helping.

Has anyone had similar? I can’t tell if she’s getting bumblefoot in this leg too, if it’s an infection or if she’s just hurt it somehow. She could just be getting old as she is 6 this year but I’m worried for her.

Still loves her food and gets on with her daily routine but is definitely taking it easy at the moment.

 

[TesoroSena]

@AidKD @Tookie @Chicken poppy @Wyorp Rock
I have the same issue almost and have no clue what is going on! hopefully they know more than I do!

 

[azygous]

Are those red markings on both legs in approximately the same place? If this was a rooster, I would say it's from hormones becoming active. But since they seem to be on the outer rim of each scale, I suspect possible scaly leg mites may be attacking the scales. In case this is what is causing the redness, I suggest going ahead and treating the legs with castor oil. The added benefit is that this oil has antibiotic properties and will also help control bacteria. Apply the oil once each day for about three or four days. It's messy and attracts dirt during treatment, but ignore it. It will all be worn off in a week.

Bruising on light legged chickens shows as a light green, not red. But I'm concerned about the apparent injury to back of the one leg, the two top ones. How high is her perch? Very often, hens get heavier as they get older, and they will have trouble getting up to a high perch, and often this can cause injuries when they miss and hit their legs on the perch. Continued injuries can wear away the scales, causing inflammation. If her perch is higher than a foot off the floor, it needs to be lowered. To verify my hunch, you should observe her as she roosts to see if she's having trouble.

 

[SmiYa0126]

@MysteryChicken @azygous @Eggcessive is it broken?

 

[Chicken poppy]

@AidKD @Tookie @Chicken poppy @Wyorp Rock
I have the same issue almost and have no clue what is going on! hopefully they know more than I do!

So do i, with my rooster. I wish i could give advice, but i’m still figuring out mine. A vet checked him over, he had good reflexes, and wanted to walk. I’m giving him vitamin complex tablets (1/4 daily) as suggested. I’m keeping him separated in a crate to aid healing.

Again, that’s what i’m doing for mine. Could be an entirely different situation though.

 

[Freya1706]

Does she have any respiratory issues?

She has been breathing a little heavier for a while now but it’s not like she’s gasping for air or mouth breathing. No sign of any respiratory distress. I’ve just put it down to age tbh.

 

[Chicken poppy]

I was doing the same thing but he was not happy in the cage and wasn’t getting better so I let him out. Most of the hens were his, but only a few stayed with him, and I keep checking hiM and epsom salt baths.

I did warm epsom salt baths. Mines not really happy either, but he keeps trying to mate the ladies and wing dancing, so i’m trying to not let him mingle with them.

 

[MysteryChicken]

She has been breathing a little heavier for a while now but it’s not like she’s gasping for air or mouth breathing. No sign of any respiratory distress. I’ve just put it down to age tbh.

Any other birds showing the same?

Trying to rule out bird flu. Hemorrhaging/bruising of the legs is a symptom.

 

[Freya1706]

Face color looks good, which a good sign.

Yeah overall she’s perfectly fine, still making her little noises, happy to eat and has her curios nature still. All she’s been doing is standing round a little more and limping when she’s on the move. When I bring her inside from the rest of the flock for her salt baths she lets herself sit and rest it after. Not quite sure what she’s done tbh.

 

[Freya1706]

Any other birds showing the same?

Trying to rule out bird flu. Hemorrhaging/bruising of the legs is a symptom.

All the others are fine, they’re a lot more skittish than their mum but may have to assess them all individually now. I hope it’s not the case for flu