feet are swollen...pictures updated

[mypicklebird]

I am still concerned bout gout- have you picked her up and checked out her other joints yet? Especially her wrists and elbows. There are many causes of gout, mostly related to kidney disease- but there can be genetic, nutritional components, as well as infectious. First thing to do is figure out whether you have a bird with bumblefoot (bacterial infection) vs articular gout. Then you will have better information on what, if any impact this will have on the rest of your flock. CAN you take her to a vet for some diagnostics? If you- culling and necropsy would be my recommendation, BOTH feet are swollen and it looks like all the toes as well- this does not look like one or two spots of bumblefoot.


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[eggsited chickens]

Thanks for all your responses! She didn't do very well when I seperated her...she didn't eat or drink to speak of. I added her back to the flock, b/c I thought she would stay warmer, since we don't have a garage. She seems to be happy here. She has been eating and walking around more, sitting in the sun (when it shines) and her 'sisters' leave her alone.

The rest of her body seems ok, it seems like only her feet bother her. i do give her oatmeal mixed with yogurt and ACV each day to make sure she gets a little extra TLC.

She coos when I come around and usually ready to to check things out when treats are thrown out. So long story short....she acts normal, just doesn't peck around like the other chickens b/c of her feet.