Leg Injury?

[mylilchix]

I have a hen who won't put weight on her left leg. She's eating and drinking, but spends most of her time laying down. I'd like to see if she'll heal, but I'm wondering how long leg injuries take. She's been injured for a week now. I do have her in a small quiet pen, so she can rest and recover.

Thanks,
Sonja

 

[keljonma]

Do you see any injuries to her leg or foot? Is her foot pad swollen?

 

[Alley]

One of my girls was attacked by a coon. She had a terrible claw and joint injury and she held it up for months even after it recover. She's now fine... I kept the wound clean and dry and smoothered it in neosporin! She's perfect fine now but has one toe that is slightly larger than the others.

Good luck... it months for my girl to get back to normal.