AshleyD87
In the Brooder
- Feb 8, 2018
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Hey, I'm new here. I have 11 chickens, 8 Rhode island reds and 3 leghorns. 2 of my leghorns are 10 week old roosters, affectionately know as Pip and Squeak. After mama went back to the flock, Pip and Squeak started getting bullied by my big girls (chased and peeked). About 4 days ago squeak came limping out of the coop, right leg swollen. He wouldn't stand on it for very long. That night I brought both my boys inside to get a good look at Squeak's foot, give them a break from the big girls and get some proper nutrition (not just the crumbs the girls let them have).
Both of Squeak's feet have what looks like bruising on the toes and the right ankle is swollen with bubbles on the webbing between the toes. In the past 2 days, the swelling has gone down but the limping has gotten worse. He's begun to whine as well. After doing some research, I've ruled out bumble foot. There is not cut, lump or black scab on his foot. I've attached some pictures. Hoping for some help or advice. I'm a single mother of 2, on a very limited income so at home remedies are preferred!!
Both of Squeak's feet have what looks like bruising on the toes and the right ankle is swollen with bubbles on the webbing between the toes. In the past 2 days, the swelling has gone down but the limping has gotten worse. He's begun to whine as well. After doing some research, I've ruled out bumble foot. There is not cut, lump or black scab on his foot. I've attached some pictures. Hoping for some help or advice. I'm a single mother of 2, on a very limited income so at home remedies are preferred!!
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