Limping hen. Need advice.

[ChickenLittle5]

No advice here, but I’m following this thread closely because I have a pullet with the same limp. Mine doesn’t appear to have bumble foot either...at least nothing obvious to the novice eye.

 

[pennyJo1960]

Then you need to make a sling there are directions here querry sling on forums

 

[AllenK RGV]

I hate to disagree @penny1960 were it my hen I would leave her be. I do not have your credentials but it seems the hen is getting around ok and just needs left alone to heal. She broke a tarsal the video shows it is the foot causing the pain and nothing higher. Regardless I am horrible with over treating myself.

 

[Sooner Magnolia]

She was eating well, but holding it up this morning. I think the jump down from the roost probably hurt. I'm thinking maybe an epsom salts warm water soak and forced sleeping in a dog kennel for a while. Make sense? Can you give a diluted ibuprofen or something for pain and swelling or does that make them less cautious and prone to injure it more. Dosage info if applicable please.

 

[igorsMistress]

Since it is nearing roost oclock I would grab her tonight and inspect for Brumblefoot. Is she a large breed and how high are your roosts will be a common feature. Naturally, you better come bearing treats for the indignity.

I second bumblefoot, please double check. The feet can be dirty and it can be easy to miss. An epsom salt soak will help make her feel better if it's a strain and clean her feet really well so you cane inspect them to be sure.

 

[pennyJo1960]

I have to agree need to check her feet well please

 

[Sooner Magnolia]

I'll clean them well and re-check. Try to get some pictures. Would it manifest that quickly? I've been outside with them a lot. No limp and then all of a sudden she has her tail down and is limping around. I didn't feel any warmth or swelling last night.

 

[pennyJo1960]

It could yes but would usually indicate it is not real bad yet .. If you can make the sauve I posted that will solve it

 

[Mr Beaks]

I would definitely check the bottom of her feet. In the video at 0:19 there appeared to be a black spot on the pad of her left foot. Good luck with your girl.

 

[Sooner Magnolia]

Okay. Salve then wrap? Only if I find something? Thanks guys!