WhiskyTangoFoxtrot
In the Brooder
- Apr 21, 2018
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Aww. That must have been somewhat traumatic to find feet in the coop not attached to a bird! Glad that she seems okay though now. Wonder if it was some bacteria that attacked her "shins" or an autoimmune disorder. If it is gout, I would stay away from certain foods. Not sure what feed you use but might be worth while to check the ingredients.
Found this article interesting (https://www.medicinenet.com/claudication/article.htm#what_causes_claudication). I wonder if chickens can get peripheral artery disease, lupus, or rheumatoid arthritis... i would think though that an autoimmune issue would be ongoing and not just a one and done foot lobbing.
I'm sure you could always get her (or come up with a creative idea for) some prosthetic feet to help her get around if she ever has troubles in the future
Found this article interesting (https://www.medicinenet.com/claudication/article.htm#what_causes_claudication). I wonder if chickens can get peripheral artery disease, lupus, or rheumatoid arthritis... i would think though that an autoimmune issue would be ongoing and not just a one and done foot lobbing.
I'm sure you could always get her (or come up with a creative idea for) some prosthetic feet to help her get around if she ever has troubles in the future
