Injured Leg (pics)

[chickschool]

So I think I spoke to soon. Can you see how the hip on her injured side looks higher? What I thought looked like her trying to move around I'm thinking might be her trying to get comfortable. Can she have children's liquid Motrin or Tylenol?

 

[chickschool]

Turns out her problem was that she needed to lay an egg. It took well over 24 hours...poor thing. She is much better now. I wish I could get her to stop laying. Any ideas?

 

[annaewart]

Oh My! ... Atleast she's okay , you'll be relieved I'm sure

. As for stopping laying.. I'm stumped .

 

[Tricoglossus]

I have just seen this thread now. Good for you that you took Peanut Butter to see a vet and get a diagnosis and treatment plan. How is she doing now?

 

[mkcolls]

You can give chickens baby aspirin.( 81mg.) I usually give 1/2 tablet crushed in a small amount of water every 4 hours.I've only had to give aspirin to 2 chickens, but both responded well to it.

One of the few things that can slow or stop laying is darkness. This means almost complete darkness. With your hen enjoying being outdoors, this may be difficult. It is also difficult on you. I have seen this suggested with really extreme injuries, with the hen being kept in a dark room like a bathroom, or a closet. With her leg break being so high on the leg, it is easy to see how laying would be painful for her.

Good luck to you and your beautiful Peanut Butter.

 

[chickschool]

PB is all healed and other than a slight gimp when she walks she's right back to her old self. Thanks for everyone's kind words and support.

 

[Pyrates4Poultry]

I'm so glad for the update. Congrats!

 

[Tricoglossus]

That's great! Glad to hear she is doing well.