Chicken with hurt leg

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My 2yo nephew threw a rock at her . What do I do? she won’t walk on it. I currently have her inside so I could look at her and figure out what to do

 

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My 2yo nephew threw a rock at her . What do I do? she won’t walk on it. I currently have her inside so I could look at her and figure out what to do

Anyone have any input? She’s walking on it a bit more , but still won’t put full weight on it.

 

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It's probably bruised and very sore. Daily soaks in warm epsom salts can help with pain and swelling. You may need to crate her in the run with the others to keep her activity limited and let it rest. Whether to crate or not is a judgement call, whether it stresses her out or not. She may self limit activities enough just because it hurts. Bruising may show up and look dark or greenish. If the skin is broken, you can use a bit of plain triple antibiotic ointment or plain neosporin on it.

 

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Anyone have any input? She’s walking on it a bit more , but still won’t put full weight on it.

Okay, thank you!
I out ointment on it, I didn’t think of
Epson salt, will do. How long should I soak her? Like 15 mins?

 

[coach723]

15 - 20 minutes is the usual. If she enjoys it, which many do, you can do 30. Most use a rubbermaid type tub for soaking.