- Oct 4, 2014
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Hi there,
One of my chickens hurt herself a few weeks ago. I thought nothing of it since I've seen it happen before.
Her hip appears twisted outwards but I don't think its the problem.
I have compared the joints from the hip downwards at each side and there doesn't appear to be any swelling or any bones out of place.
She leans on the lower part of her leg at the knee joint and her toes are curled inwards.
I think the ankle/ toes may be were a break/s occurred. Her toes don't curl round my finger. When she moves she leans on her leg and is a unbalanced.
She is still able to climb down from the coop to get food and water everyday and is still social with the other birds.
Should I put the chicken down? I don't want it to be suffering
Seeing a vet is not an option as its just too expensive.
Please advise on what I should do.
Thank you,
Wan
One of my chickens hurt herself a few weeks ago. I thought nothing of it since I've seen it happen before.
Her hip appears twisted outwards but I don't think its the problem.
I have compared the joints from the hip downwards at each side and there doesn't appear to be any swelling or any bones out of place.
She leans on the lower part of her leg at the knee joint and her toes are curled inwards.
I think the ankle/ toes may be were a break/s occurred. Her toes don't curl round my finger. When she moves she leans on her leg and is a unbalanced.
She is still able to climb down from the coop to get food and water everyday and is still social with the other birds.
Should I put the chicken down? I don't want it to be suffering
Seeing a vet is not an option as its just too expensive.
Please advise on what I should do.
Thank you,
Wan