Limping chick (17 weeks). Scaly leg mites?

[Emak2323]

I thought I posted yesterday but I don’t see it. Have a chick 17-18 weeks old that has been limping the past few days. Could it be scaly leg mites? 1st 2 pics are post epsom warm bath soak. 2nd 2 are about an hour later (less red looking). I have 11 other chicks same age that are not limping. I also have 7 other 1.5 year olds, also not limping. Possible leg injury?

She’s inside in a crate to keep her resting.

 

[coach723]

It doesn't really look like scaly leg mites, if it is, it's very early. Won't hurt to oil the legs if you are worried about it. It's not uncommon for them to have sprains/strains. It can happen easily if they land wonky jumpy down from roosts, etc. You've done everything right for it. The epsom salts baths can be helpful, as well as resting the leg/foot. Some of them will resolve quickly, sometimes they may limp longer. If she's not at risk of being injured by the others, or being kept from food and water, then she may do better back with the flock after a short period in the crate. Some of them can be very stressed being separated, but sometimes it is necessary. If she doesn't improve, or gets worse, then maybe something else. Watch for any swelling or bruising to show up in the next few days. Bruising may look greenish.

 

[Emak2323]

It doesn't really look like scaly leg mites, if it is, it's very early. Won't hurt to oil the legs if you are worried about it. It's not uncommon for them to have sprains/strains. It can happen easily if they land wonky jumpy down from roosts, etc. You've done everything right for it. The epsom salts baths can be helpful, as well as resting the leg/foot. Some of them will resolve quickly, sometimes they may limp longer. If she's not at risk of being injured by the others, or being kept from food and water, then she may do better back with the flock after a short period in the crate. Some of them can be very stressed being separated, but sometimes it is necessary. If she doesn't improve, or gets worse, then maybe something else. Watch for any swelling or bruising to show up in the next few days. Bruising may look greenish.

Thank you so much!! I had left her with the flock the first few days to see if she would resolve it on her own. I will probably keep her inside another night, 2 at most just to give her a little time. I know she’s jumping up and down on the roosts so figured a couple days not doing that might help. So appreciate the quick feedback! I’ll give her another epsom soak today