Opiumbrella
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- Jul 30, 2021
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My 20 week old pullet (thought it was a rooster till yesterday when it laid its first egg) was limping yesterday, it was only slight, I couldn’t really find anything wrong when I noticed it at roost time. I roosted them in a cage to avoid jumping and allow for more comfortable space to lay without having to rely on the foot. I gave them poultry cell, just because anytime there is stress I do that. Upon much closer inspection I find on the foot that is being favored no swelling or heat, but a new growing feather that has blood on it around where it is coming from the skin. First off can this cause a sore foot? Like an ingrown toenail or something? And two, what do I do? Leave it in and keep it clean as possible or yank it out? I really don’t want to hurt him, but if it is damaged and bleeding I don’t know if I should leave it alone. Any input would be appreciated.