Hen limping

[JacquelyninCali]

Hi all, I just noticed today that my Dolly is limping and her right claw is curled up. We looked closely and couldn’t see anything different from her other foot. I suppose she maybe could have fell and hurt it but is there anything else it could be or anything i should be watching out for? She’s eating and drinking normal. Thanks for any help!

 

[nuthatched]

Age? Diet? Is she vaccinated for mareks?

 

[JacquelyninCali]

Age? Diet? Is she vaccinated for mareks?

She is 5 month old. She eats primarily layer feed (purina) and occasional mealworms and random chicken scraps. She has not been vaccinated for mareks.

 

[dawg53]

Please read post #2 & #4 in this link. I've dealt with these types of problems.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/limping-chicken.1243650/#post-24486669

 

[Wyorp Rock]

Hi all, I just noticed today that my Dolly is limping and her right claw is curled up. We looked closely and couldn’t see anything different from her other foot. I suppose she maybe could have fell and hurt it but is there anything else it could be or anything i should be watching out for? She’s eating and drinking normal. Thanks for any help!

She may have sprained her foot, I'd just observe her for a day or two if she's limiting activity, make sure she's getting to food/water o.k.
Giving B-Complex as suggested may be beneficial.

 

[JacquelyninCali]

Thank you all for your advice. Dolly is better so we think it was a sprain