Hen's swollen foot

Chicksgowild

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Apr 2, 2025
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I've got a hen that has been limping for a while now. Turns out, she has a swollen foot/ankle. I took a look at her foot, it doesn't seem to be bumble foot. It's hot to the touch, too.So, I was wondering what it can be, I will leave some pics down below. The stains on her foot is a little bit of her own blood by the way. Does anyone know what could be? And how to treat it please, she seems very uncomfortable.
 

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She might have a bad sprain or a broken foot. I would try to limit her activity, no jumping up and down to the roost, and a wire dog crate with food and water near the rest of the flock would be good. I would clean the bloody area on the foot pad with Betadine or chlorhexidene and apply some antibiotic ointment twice a day. If you have a vet, they might do an xray, and if needed splint the foot if there is a broken bone.
 

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