Chicken's Leg Seems Hurt

[kosborn1]

We noticed this hen limping and brought her in for observation. Her leg appears to be a little bowed out.

Any ideas as to what could be wrong? Or how to help?

We have her separated and are trying to get her to rest.

Thank You!

 

[nuthatched]

It could be dislocated from the hip, do you have a vet or a chiropractor that will see chickens?

 

[Eggcessive]

How old is she? It could be that she has been injured, and it would be good to know if the hock is bowed out or an upper joint? A hip dislocation is possible. Varus or valgus deformity is a leg issue that is common in chickens, and it can affect one or both legs in the hock. A tendon can rupture eventually, causing lameness.

A vet would be the best person to evaluate and treat this, and the sooner the better. Do you think she might have been injured by a rooster trying to mate or from jumping? If she has a varus deformity, that probably can’t be treated. Here is some reading with pictures about varus deformity:
https://www.researchgate.net/public..._of_the_Intertarsal_Joint_in_Broiler_Chickens

 

[kosborn1]

How old is she? It could be that she has been injured, and it would be good to know if the hock is bowed out or an upper joint? A hip dislocation is possible. Varus or valgus deformity is a leg issue that is common in chickens, and it can affect one or both legs in the hock. A tendon can rupture eventually, causing lameness.

A vet would be the best person to evaluate and treat this, and the sooner the better. Do you think she might have been injured by a rooster trying to mate or from jumping? If she has a varus deformity, that probably can’t be treated. Here is some reading with pictures about varus deformity:
https://www.researchgate.net/public..._of_the_Intertarsal_Joint_in_Broiler_Chickens

I think there is a good possibility it's from a rooster trying to mate. I think we are going to take her in.

 

[kosborn1]

It could be dislocated from the hip, do you have a vet or a chiropractor that will see chickens?

We do have a vet that we use. We will probably take her in on Monday.