Hen is Limping After Slipping on Icy Coop

[ChickenMama1421]

Good morning, y’all! I opened my coop about an hour ago to let my chickens out & as one of my Orpingtons (about 10 months old) was jump flying out, she landed on the coop floor (outside the door) and slid when she landed. She got down & was limping, but she puts pressure on that foot & will limp around on it. I felt around for breaks & didn’t find any indication of such, she grasps with the foot, is eating & drinking, has pooped (no blood, no abnormalities), has laid down & gotten up on her own. I haven’t gotten any pictures/videos, but I can if need be! What can I do to help, should I fashion a sling, should I just keep her inside (in a kennel) for a few days, should I just let her “walk it off”, or is there something else I can do?

Thank you, so much in advance! Bonnie is a whole brat, she’s spoiled rotten (100% my fault! Lol) & can’t stand the thought of her being in pain if I can help her & I dang sure can’t even think about losing her!

 

[ChickenMama1421]

 

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[ChickenMama1421]

I hope this video helps!

 

[ChickenMama1421]

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The leg that’s injured is the one tucked up on my jacket. Completely voluntary on her part!

 

[PippinTheChicken]

@aart @casportpony @azygous @Wyorp Rock @Eggcessive

 

[PippinTheChicken]

The might have just sprained it when she fell. It will probably heal up by itself soon. I've tagged some educators anyway to see what they think

 

[ChickenMama1421]

The might have just sprained it when she fell. It will probably heal up by itself soon. I've tagged some educators anyway to see what they think

Thank you, so so much! I’m hoping that’s the case, but I’m willing to do whatever it takes. My chickens are all lap chickens, even my big ol ornery rooster! Lol

 

[azygous]

By tomorrow, you should be able to see some light green bruising on the affected foot. It can be very painful. But she will heal just fine in about three weeks.

Check all day today for swelling, though. It could indicate a fracture, and then you would want to limit her activity by confining her.

For now, try a chewable 81 grain aspirin twice a day. It should make her a lot more comfortable.

The video and photos are a fine example of a very spoiled and pampered hen and she appears to be expert in knowing how to milk it.

 

[ChickenMama1421]

By tomorrow, you should be able to see some light green bruising on the affected foot. It can be very painful. But she will heal just fine in about three weeks.

Check all day today for swelling, though. It could indicate a fracture, and then you would want to limit her activity by confining her.

For now, try a chewable 81 grain aspirin twice a day. It should make her a lot more comfortable.

The video and photos are a fine example of a very spoiled and pampered hen and she appears to be expert in knowing how to milk it.

Goodness, this makes me feel so so much better! I wanted to make sure before I jumped to milking, but I can’t pretend like it wasn’t a faint thought in the back of my mind! I’ve ordered some Rooster Booster vitamins to go ahead & start adding to their water just bc I probably should have already done so! I’ll definitely keep a check on her & add the chewable aspirin! She’s a chunkier (heavier than the other Orps) girl, so she likes to be carried when she gets tired, & I’ve got my husband keeping an eye on her while I go pick up the necessities! He’s not near as attached, but he knows how much I adore my flock, so he helps coddle when needed! Thank you, so very much, & I’ll try to keep everyone posted on her recovery!