Half a Baby asprin for limping chickens??

[GarnerZoo]

She and the other limping one are laying under a bush now, sleeping kinda. I'll try and get a picture of the other ones feet soon. If she has broken somehow what do I do? Or how do I tell?

 

[Chickmunk]

I've had one of my hens break a foot, and she kept off it for a while and it healed fine, but it looked a little irregular. If the hen will let you, feel around her unharmed foot, then the swollen one. Is there any difference besides the swelling?

 

[GarnerZoo]

The other one stood up a little and this was the best I could get

 

[GarnerZoo]

I'll have to wait a few hours to check her feet, she won't let me so I need someone to hold her while I check. As soon as I can though I will. Everyone's at work right now, that's why I have to wait

 

[Chickmunk]

Okay. If something is indeed broken, you should be able to feel the difference.

 

[GarnerZoo]

I went out to give them some Cantaloupe and the two are still limping but not as bad! I'll be able to check for anything broken soon

 

[GarnerZoo]

Nothing seems to be broken..my sister said yesterday that she heard them squawking loudly and they had ruffled feathers. Is it possible they got in a fight?

 

[chicknmania]

Anything is possible. you can give them two or three baby aspirin per day in a treat of something...spaced out of course...and it won't hurt them. and might help. But limping can be a sign of Marek's starting for sure, so do keep an eye on them.

 

[GarnerZoo]

I definitely will keep an eye on them. I don't wanna lose my girls, I lost two earlier this summer due to heat stroke I think, so I don't wanna lose more. Thanks for answering my question, I'll keep updating on their condition

 

[GarnerZoo]

Does it have to be a non flavor one, i'll go out and buy some if so but all I have at the moment is the orange flavor.