Chicken with an injured leg

[Indianachickenlover1]

Hello! We went into the barn today and found one of the chickens dragging her leg. She is getting around fine and when I held her she lets me bend it and touch it. She doesn't seem to be in pain but she isn't using her leg. Also when I hold her foot it doesn't grip my finger like her other foot does. Any thoughts or suggestions on a way to help her?

 

[Wyorp Rock]

I'm sorry she's injured.

It's hard to tell by the photos. You'll have to feel of the leg to see if there's a break, any bruising or signs of injury.

If you have vet care, an xray will give more information if there's a fracture.

I'd make sure she's able to reach food/water.

If you do find that the leg is broken, then splinting it to stabilize the leg may be helpful. https://theiwrc.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/Duerr_Splinting_Manual_2010.pdf