Injured leg?

[matheny00]

This hen has been broody and we are trying to break her. Buy yesturday we noticed she is hopping/limping on one leg. Today I check the 3 joints with no pulling away like it hurt ankle, knee, and hip. So got to thinking what about the bottom of the foot. So my wife held her and when I started to open her foot she went crazy not sure why so took a picture. Saw a small rough spot. I really have no clue, any thought

 

[Wyorp Rock]

This hen has been broody and we are trying to break her. Buy yesturday we noticed she is hopping/limping on one leg. Today I check the 3 joints with no pulling away like it hurt ankle, knee, and hip. So got to thinking what about the bottom of the foot. So my wife held her and when I started to open her foot she went crazy not sure why so took a picture. Saw a small rough spot. I really have no clue, any thought

She has some minor Contact Dermatitis in the foot pad(middle circle), which I don't think I'd mess with much at this time.

What's struck me is there to the left at the webbing is a hole(?)
Can you investigate that?
That would be where I'd think it's most tender. Is that toe swollen too?

You sure she's broody or has she just been sitting since her foot is tender?

 

[matheny00]

That is what we are starting to think. I am not sure if the toe is swollen (attached image). I saw both areas you circled just not sure what to do. Do i clean it spraay it with something or what. I have been around for 11years but just got my ladies this april so very new to this area. Any advise would be great.

 

[coach723]

What I would do is give her feet a good soak in warm epsom salts. A rubbermaid type bin or dish bin works well. Use a soft brush (toothbrush) or soft rag and clean them off really well. That will give you a better idea. That will soften up the tissue and make it easier to check out that hole, see if there is anything in there. Pictures once you have done all that would be good. Then for now I would treat topically with some plain triple antibiotic ointment, and depending on what you find with that hole, maybe wrap the feet to protect them. Using telfa pads (nonstick) and vet wrap or co wrap keeps everything in place. Make sure to wrap only tight enough to keep everything on, not too tight or you could cut circulation off. The co wrap sticks to itself and not the foot, so it stays put pretty good and is easier to remove. I get it at tractor supply in the horse section and cut to width and length needed. You will need to reapply ointment daily, (and rebandage if you are) til it looks better.

 

[matheny00]

How do you do this without the hen going crazy. We barley touched it and she started trying to fly away.

 

[Laurasb65]

Get everything setup that you need. Pull her at night or very early in the morning when she's roosting. Wrap her in a loose towel with her head covered. If you have a small tub or tote with a lid, cut a hole in the lid for her head to stick out of. Once she has a soaked in the Epsom salt water, then wrap her back up in the towel, clean the foot, put ointment on and wrap up with vet bandage tape. Wishing all the best.

 

[matheny00]

I'll try it thanks

 

[matheny00]

Well quick update the foot now seems fine not sure but no hole there anymore. She still limps but is now coming out of the nesting box and moving around some so that is a huge improvement. Thank you all for u our time and experience.

 

[coach723]

Glad she's doing better, thanks for updating!