Hen still limping with swollen toe

[Harun]

It's been so many months and my hen is still limping. I thought it'd heal, but it seems she's going to be stuck with a limp. She's also not laying eggs even though she should be, since all my other young hens are laying. She's the only one who hasn't dropped a single egg. Her toe is also swollen and crooked when she stands. The roosters harass her, which probably doesn't help her limp, yet she still eats and tries to be active. I'm just wondering if she'll ever heal or if this is permanent, and furthermore if the swollen toe is an indication of something worse going on.

 

[STACEYH]

I would give ACV
https://simplelivingcountrygal.com/apple-cider-vinegar-for-healthy-chickens/
I would also soak in epsom salt.

 

[Harun]

I would give ACV
https://simplelivingcountrygal.com/apple-cider-vinegar-for-healthy-chickens/
I would also soak in epsom salt.

Should I have her drink a mixture of ACV? Or do you mean apply it to her swollen toe?

 

[STACEYH]

As the article says "

"Most of my tips listed below call for 1 tablespoon of ACV to 1 gallon of water. It is best to do your mixture as you need it rather than mix a big batch all at once. "
remember plastic or rubber container for acv. DO NOT USE METAL. The article does give good information.
Yes you have her drink it.

 

[Harun]

As the article says "

"Most of my tips listed below call for 1 tablespoon of ACV to 1 gallon of water. It is best to do your mixture as you need it rather than mix a big batch all at once. "
remember plastic or rubber container for acv. DO NOT USE METAL. The article does give good information.
Yes you have her drink it.

Just making sure. Also, she’s always constantly panting, even when it’s not hot. Is there a reason for this?

 

[LaFleche]

Just making sure. Also, she’s always constantly panting, even when it’s not hot. Is there a reason for this?

This might be a broken or dislocated toe, her panting could be caused by the constant pain she feels while walking/standing on it.

 

[Harun]

This might be a broken or dislocated toe, her panting could be caused by the constant pain she feels while walking/standing on it.

Oh... I'm assuming there's nothing I can do to help her?

 

[LaFleche]

You could try to splint the toe, leading the bracket up her leg to give it some stability.

If you want to try it, make sure to use lots of padding and don't wrap the bandage too tight, as this could obstruct proper blood circulation thus leading to necrosis.