Leg injury

[JORLEE23]

I noticed one of my chickens limping the other day still putting a bit of pressure in on but now I have another poor little guy who will not put any weight on his feet. Keeps the foot in the air.

Any ideas what could of happened or how to help them?

Thanks so much

 

[coach723]

You need to examine the feet and legs. If they are hard to catch then take them off the roosts after dark. Look for swelling, redness, signs of broken toes, broken skin from injury, bruising, and look at the bottom of the feet and between the toes for any signs of bumblefoot (this will usually have a dark scab and may or may not be swollen). Pictures of anything you find would be helpful. Sometimes they can tweak, strain or sprain something and it will resolve with some time. Bumblefoot is not uncommon and happens when bacteria enters any kind of injury, can be from a scrape or cut or splinter.

 

[JORLEE23]

You need to examine the feet and legs. If they are hard to catch then take them off the roosts after dark. Look for swelling, redness, signs of broken toes, broken skin from injury, bruising, and look at the bottom of the feet and between the toes for any signs of bumblefoot (this will usually have a dark scab and may or may not be swollen). Pictures of anything you find would be helpful. Sometimes they can tweak, strain or sprain something and it will resolve with some time. Bumblefoot is not uncommon and happens when bacteria enters any kind of injury, can be from a scrape or cut or splinter.

I looked at their feet and felt around and there are no signs of injuries or swellihg at all

I will try to snap a picture in the morning the best I can

Hoping it will resolve itself.