Limping hen Stella

[Raylo]

My beautiful Stella started limping yesterday. She stand on her left foot. Upon inspection there appears to be nothing wrong with either foot, but the left leg is larger, I guess because she uses it more. Any suggestions? She is the top bird of 8.

 

[Wyorp Rock]

My beautiful Stella started limping yesterday. She stand on her left foot. Upon inspection there appears to be nothing wrong with either foot, but the left leg is larger, I guess because she uses it more. Any suggestions? She is the top bird of 8.View attachment 2251838

She is lovely

Can you get a clearer photo of her legs so we can see the size difference?
No tiny scabs/cuts or indication of wounds on the bottom of her foot?

 

[Raylo]

Not a huge difference. The one that is hurting her, right side, is not swollen. No obvious damage to either foot.

 

[Wyorp Rock]

Hard to know what's going on with her.
You can try daily soaks in a warm epsom salts bath to see if that helps with swelling. Possibly she has a sprain.
If she's self limiting activity, then I would observe her for a few days to see if she gets better/worse.
Some people prefer to cage them to limit activity - that would be up to you.

 

[Raylo]

Thank you.