limping pullet

[Pitaya]

I have a light brahma pullet, about 11 weeks old, who has been limping for the past couple of days. The limp is in her left leg, I have picked her up and looked at her foot and leg, do not see anything amiss from the outside. Don't really know what I would be looking for though other than an injury or obvious swelling.

Anything I can do? Anything I should be watching for?

 

[Wyorp Rock]

Does she exhibit any other symptoms such as lethargy, not eating/drinking, etc.?

If you have a way of limiting her activity for a few days, this may help her heal if it's a sprain. A wire dog kennel set-up in the run works well for this, that way she is still with the flock. If she stresses out terribly by being caged, then I would just watch her closely.

 

[Pitaya]

She's spending a lot of time lying down but I think it is because of the leg.

I noticed her scratching her head with that leg, it seems to only hurt if she puts weight on it.

She is eating and drinking.

 

[Wyorp Rock]

She's spending a lot of time lying down but I think it is because of the leg.
I noticed her scratching her head with that leg, it seems to only hurt if she puts weight on it.
She is eating and drinking.

Since it sounds like she can use it , I would give her a few days to see if she improves.
If she is limiting activity herself, then I would just watch to make sure she isn't getting picked on and is eating/drinking well. (not separate her at this time)

 

[Pitaya]

Since it sounds like she can use it , I would give her a few days to see if she improves.
If she is limiting activity herself, then I would just watch to make sure she isn't getting picked on and is eating/drinking well. (not separate her at this time)

OK Thank you, I will continue to keep an eye on her.

She was hopping around the foot of the ladder after the others went in to roost tonight so my daughter lifted her up.