Cold weather & Injured leg?

[Sandbellie]

Hi. I have an elder hen that broke her leg this past summer, and it has healed since then. But she has a limp. And the cold seems like its bothering her leg. Its almost as the limp is worse in the cold it seems. And she doesn't like to walk much, or come out of her house.
Is it possible that the cold is making her leg stiff? If so, what can I do to help her?

Thanks

 

[Judy]

Very possible, and I don't know. Leg warmers??? Maybe some vet wrap? Maybe a pet heating pad for her to sleep on?

 

[Lofty Dreams]

vet wrap unless you have a heater in the coop

 

[Sandbellie]

Quote:
Do they make cordless ones?

 

[Sportsterjeep]

Not cordless, but they have some that are specifically designed to heat coops. Here is one source http://www.shopthecoop.com/chickens/He.html. Might be able to find something similar or cheaper somewhere else.

 

[Attila the Hen]

How about using those bag you put in the microwave to heat up and put on sore muscles? You would have to reheat it every couple of hours, but it might help. At least you would see if your hen favored warmth.

 

[Sandbellie]

Thanks everyone.