Limping Chicken, Help!

[ChickenMom1966]

I have a red ranger female (I think) 14 weeks old approximately 5-6 lbs (big estimate on my part) that just started limping today while ranging. I picked her up, felt the leg, checked for bleeding, bumps, abnormalities and didn't see or feel anything. She was limping so badly that I finally carried her back to the coop and secured her in there. I am raising my red rangers for eggs and not meat. She's really big, but no eggs yet. Her legs look sturdy. Any idea why she is limping or what I can do?

 

[Perris]

If I'd seen this sooner I would have advised that she may have just twisted or strained something, as humans do sometimes. Did it improve on its own, or has it got worse?

 

[Animal-lady7]

If it is just a twist or sprain she will heal on her own but look to see if there is a cut on her leg as it might be hurting her and could get infected.

 

[Callender Girl]

I hope your girl is doing better. If not, you might try soaking her leg in a bath of warm water and Epsom salt.