Chronic pain in hen

[rosemarysugar]

I have a hen that we believe was stepped on by an angry pet sitter last year. Her toe is now in an almost "L" shape but not quite. She is starting to limp and can't run with the others anymore. What can I do about chronic pain? Putting her down isn't an option. I want to help her not get rid of her.

 

[bobbi-j]

What are you hoping to do? Medicate her to relieve the pain? I don't know what the options would be for that. When we have animals here that are in constant pain and won't get better, we euthanize them. In my opinion it's the kindest thing we can do. Keeping a suffering animal alive may make its keeper feel better, but I feel it's doing the animal no favors.

 

[Wolfefarmyard]

I have a hen that we believe was stepped on by an angry pet sitter last year. Her toe is now in an almost "L" shape but not quite. She is starting to limp and can't run with the others anymore. What can I do about chronic pain? Putting her down isn't an option. I want to help her not get rid of her.

I’d bring her to a vet, so you can get to the root of the issue and hopefully fix it.

 

[rosemarysugar]

I’d bring her to a vet, so you can get to the root of the issue and hopefully fix it.

That's what I'm thinking. We have a great avian vet. I'm hoping for something simple.

 

[rosemarysugar]

What are you hoping to do? Medicate her to relieve the pain? I don't know what the options would be for that. When we have animals here that are in constant pain and won't get better, we euthanize them. In my opinion it's the kindest thing we can do. Keeping a suffering animal alive may make its keeper feel better, but I feel it's doing the animal no favors.

We have a great avian vet. Not sure what he will recommend, he has prescribed pain meds for my chickens before. I was just hoping someone may have a tip before taking her in.

 

[Wyorp Rock]

I have a hen that we believe was stepped on by an angry pet sitter last year. Her toe is now in an almost "L" shape but not quite. She is starting to limp and can't run with the others anymore. What can I do about chronic pain? Putting her down isn't an option. I want to help her not get rid of her.

We have a great avian vet. Not sure what he will recommend, he has prescribed pain meds for my chickens before. I was just hoping someone may have a tip before taking her in.

Since you have a relationship with your vet, that would be best.

Have you checked the foot to make sure there's no Bumblefoot?

 

[bobbi-j]

Since you have a relationship with your vet, that would be best.

Have you checked the foot to make sure there's no Bumblefoot?

I agree - if you have a vet that will actually look at and treat your chicken, that would be your best bet.