Chicken limping and stepping on own foot.

[Tashandmerl]

My new chick has started limping very badly, she struggles to stand up.
She bends her toes underneath her foot and steps on them, she also seems to have a black dot on the bottom of her foot.

Any advice on what to do or what it is would be really appreciated

 

[thebanthams]

how old is this chick ? I am not sure if she has bumbled foot?

 

[Tashandmerl]

She is raughly eight weeks old.

 

[Bantamphantom]

If it is bumblefoot, isolate the chick from the rest. Then you'll want to give your bird some chicken-approved antibiotics, like lincomycin and amoxicillin. Whether it is bumblefoot or not, I would wrap the foot in gauze and put a splint. Careful when handling her. Bumblefoot can infect people.

I hope your chick gets better soon!

 

[Tashandmerl]

Thanks,
What is a splint and what do I do with it? - sorry I'm new to the whole sick chicken thing

 

[thebanthams]

Check this website:Bumblefoot - How To Treat Your Chickens With Surgery - Graphic Pics

 

[Tashandmerl]

Thanks, would I have to do this or could I take her to a vet? Also does anyone know how much it would cost? Thanks

 

[Judy]

Avian vets are typically difficult to find, and likely to be expensive. Many regular vets will not see birds. Most people on BYC do it themselves.

 

[Tashandmerl]

Ok thanks