I have a limping roo

[Granny Hoffman]

I posted this in the emergencies thread but you all have such a wealth of information I thought I would post here also.

We have a 2 year old Splash Jersey Giant roo that is limping badly. He can't walk, it has been 4 days. I have him separated in his own lil coop where he can see his girls and get to food and water. He is eating and drinking and crowing fine, but can't walk. I'm not sure what else I can do. I have examined his leg and find no swelling, heat or when in manipulate his leg he doesn't act like it hurts, just can't put any weight on it. He is our favorite roo and I am hoping the outcome will be a good one, but I'm not sure how long I should wait to see if he will be able to heal.

Any and all help will be appreciated.

Judy

 

[cafarmgirl]

Have you checked the bottom of his feet for bumblefoot? A small wound or cut will close over and develop a core. You'll usually see a black scab or spot in the center of it.

If the bottom of the feet are clear he may also have sprained or injured himself coming off the roost perhaps? I have an older hen who went lame on me about a week ago. I've been giving her a crushed up baby aspirin morning and night for the last week and she is slowly improving.

 

[Granny Hoffman]

Have you checked the bottom of his feet for bumblefoot? A small wound or cut will close over and develop a core. You'll usually see a black scab or spot in the center of it.

If the bottom of the feet are clear he may also have sprained or injured himself coming off the roost perhaps? I have an older hen who went lame on me about a week ago. I've been giving her a crushed up baby aspirin morning and night for the last week and she is slowly improving.

The bottoms of his feet are clear. Thank you for the suggestion of the baby aspirin. How do you administer the baby aspirin?

 

[cafarmgirl]

The bottoms of his feet are clear. Thank you for the suggestion of the baby aspirin. How do you administer the baby aspirin?

I crush it up between two spoons and carefully pour it into a 3 cc needless syringe. Stick the plunger in and then draw up a couple cc's of water or buttermilk. The buttermilk works really well, they like it and it helps buffer the aspirin. Then give it orally and carefully! A little at a time and let the bird swallow each time. You don't want them aspirating anything. I have somebody hold the bird for me while I give the meds. Good luck with your boy, hope he improves!