Chicken Limping Badly

[aBirdNerd]

One of my chickens (Buttercup) was limping this morning, I haven't noticed it before. She likes to sit on the perch above the other chickens, so I thought maybe she hurt herself getting down?? Please help i'm worried about her

 

[aBirdNerd]

 

[aBirdNerd]

I didn't notice anything wrong with her foot, no scratches

 

[aBirdNerd]

Please helppppp

 

[Eggcessive]

Look at the bottom of her foot pad for any scabs that look like bumblefoot. It may be a sprain from jumping or being jumped on. A bad injury might cause swelling of the joints, green bruising, or a break in the skin. You may want to limit her activity inside a dog crate or pen with food and water, but keep her with the other chickens for her comfort.

 

[aBirdNerd]

Her foot looks ok to me

 

[aBirdNerd]

There is a lot of dirt on it though

 

[aBirdNerd]

Just a question- will a broken, sprained leg be easier to treat than bumblefoot? Of course I don't want any of them happening, but which can I take care of easily?