Limping Hen

[PrettyChickens15]

She has been limping for about three months. I don't know if its hurting her or not. I don't see any blood on her foot. Any ideas on whats wrong?? Thanks

 

[Wyorp Rock]

What do the bottom of the feet look like?

Looks like she has Scaly Leg Mite. That could be the cause of the limping, but a sprain or if she has scabs on the bottom of her foot, that would be a contributing factor as well.

Give her legs and feet a good soaking, gently scrub them with a soft brush. Dry them well, then apply some Vaseline, A+D ointment, coconut oil or similar to the legs. Do this for several weeks in a row. The oils/ointments will smother the mites and promote healing.

While you are giving her a soak, check through her feathers for any signs of lice/mites on the body. If you do, then treat those with a Permethrin based poultry dust or spray.