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    Limping Hen - damaged nail?

    I actually pulled off a bit of the nail last night - she seems to be walking a little better now as I let her out at lunch to get some sunshine. They do love flying up on things that's for sure. I have 2 hens and they are always the first to get up on things. Would the asprin paste help with pain?
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    Limping Hen - damaged nail?

    I am in Arkansas - It has been around freezing the last couple of nights but this started before that. It is looking a little better but still swollen and yellow. I have been cleaning it daily and doing the Epson bathes and antibiotic ointment. I haven't found anything she could have cut herself...
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    Limping Hen - damaged nail?

    Its possible, we moved to a new house two months ago and my chickens get to spend the days in the back garden and get shut up at night. Its the same coop and small pens but I do see them perched on things a fair bit. As for other chickens doing it - I have 21 possible culprits.
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    Limping Hen - damaged nail?

    I have done the soaking in Epsom salt actually, it did seem a little better and have put her inside for a day or two. I shall dig out the Blu-kote. Just wish I knew what caused it so I can eliminate the problem.
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    Limping Hen - damaged nail?

    A few days ago I noticed me one Buff Brahma bantam hen was limping a little - took me a day to get hold of her but didn't notice anything obvious but it was pretty wet that day so her feet were covered in mud. Checked the pads for signs of bumble foot and swelling but seemed clear. She seemed a...
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