Chicken is walking with foot back and walking on joint

AmyHensley2016

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My son's favorite chicken is walking with her foot back and walking or limping on the joint. I have compared the joints and I don't feel anything different, it doesn't feel as strong or look as strong I have included a picture. Just at a loss. She is about 8 months
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I am at work when I get home I will take another picture of the other side of her foot
 
Check at the bottom of her foot she might have bumblefoot

Greetings from Kansas and
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! I'm in agreement that this may be bumblefoot. Look for a scab on the underside of the foot. Here's an article from the Learning Center that talks about bumblefoot: https://www.backyardchickens.com/a/bumblefoot-in-your-flock
And here's a link about how to treat it. Bumblefoot surgery can be a rodeo but your chicken will thank you for it!
https://www.backyardchickens.com/a/bumblefoot-how-to-treat-your-chickens-with-surgery-graphic-pics
Best wishes - hope your hen is on the mend soon!
 

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