KnARanch's latest activity
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Try coating some in Greek yoghurt. -
So she's laying with no issues, I had just wondered if she may have been having a hard time with an egg and it was pressing on a leg...
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KnARanch replied to the thread Limp - but why?!.Yes! She gives us good sized eggs at least one a day. She has layer mash available all the time. Hubby is getting oyster shell...
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Has she started laying eggs yet? I don't see anything that stands out about the foot/leg. I'd let her rest and limit activity to see...
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KnARanch replied to the thread Limp - but why?!.Photos First 3 are bad foot - had a hard time getting her to unclench 🥺 Next is her leg of bad foot. We have felt all along her leg and...
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KnARanch replied to the thread Limp - but why?!.
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Not sure about the wing spreading, is she just holding them a little away from her body? That usually indicates feeling hot and helps...
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She might be hot as @BigBlueHen53 stated. You can provide a fan to help with air flow, but not direct air blowing on the hen.
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They will use their wings to balance if they are limping or unbalanced. As others said if they are hot, they hold their wings away from...
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KnARanch replied to the thread Limp - but why?!.Will post the video I have from yesterday. Will get foot & leg photos this morning. She's in a dog carrier (it's all we've got ☹️)...
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Do you have a video of her actions? Photos of her feet (top and bottom of feet)? She may have sprained or injured it. If you are...
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Upload video to YouTube, Vimeo or similar and post a link here.
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Most likely your Light Brahma has sprained or pulled a ligament or tendon. The main cause is hopping down from a high roost or other...
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KnARanch replied to the thread Limp - but why?!.I have read this and it is very helpful! Thank you @dawg53 ! Any idea why she may be spreading her wings, tho?
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I've dealt with these types of injuries. Please read post #4 in this link: https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/limping-chicken.1243650/
