Help injured Pullet!!!

[ashnnick]

I went to check in my flock and found one of my barred rock pullets limping on the L leg. I assessed her and couldn't find a visible injury from the leg down to the foot. She allows me to touch it but favors it while walking. Please help I'm not sure what to do. Should I separate her from and rest? Can i give her anything for pain? She's still eating and drinking.

 

[Gresh]

It's possible she injured it while jumping down from the roost. She could have anything as easily mended as a pulled muscle to something more delicate like a hairline fracture. I suggest keeping her in a place where she doesn't have to do a whole lot of walking, and especially not jumping, so that she can rest her leg. If the condition continues after a few days, then I would call around to see if one of your local vets treats chickens. Vitamin water and as little stress as possible may also be helpful.

 

[ashnnick]

Thankyou for your response. I've given vitamin water. I was hesitant to pull her from the Flock bc they are not bothering her but I do want her to heal. She's laying by the water in the coop right now; should I just go ahead and bring her in? I have a dog kennel I can put her in

 

[Gresh]

That's probably a good idea. Letting her out (under supervision) a couple times a day for a 10-15 exercise with her friends would probably help keep her spirits up, not to mention keep her leg from getting stiff.

 

[ashnnick]

Thanks for the advice. We moved her to the kennel and pampered her to help her feel better (warm Epson salt bath). We plan to keep a close eye on her and hope for a speedy recovery