Limping pullet

[Candy11]

I can't see anything like a thorn or a cut. I felt her leg but I cant see anything. Should I wrap it just in case or what? She's limping more today.

 

[Aunt Angus]

Oh no! Do you notice any swelling? Does her joint feel warm? Any bruising (chickens bruises are green)? It might be a musculoskeletal injury.

 

[CalBickieMomma]

My Charlotte (5 month old pullet) started very mildly limping last week. It got worse on Sunday through yesterday afternoon (holding her foot up, clearly not putting much weight on it), but this afternoon she seemed better (almost walking normal, then limping a little, then almost walking normal and more active than usual). She doesn't have any obvious injuries, so I'm hoping she just has a mild sprain or strain and it just needs to heal up. Hoping this is the same for yours!

 

[Aunt Angus]

How's your hen doing, @Candy11 ? I hope she's on the mend!

 

[Candy11]

She is. We put her on a nice bed of pine shavings and she seems to not be getting any worse, but a little better. We are keeping and eye on her. I appreciate your kind concern.

 

[Aunt Angus]

Great news! Thanks for the update!

 

[Candy11]

How's your hen doing, @Candy11 ? I hope she's on the mend!

She is. We put her on a nice bed of fresh pine shavings. She seems to be on the mend. Thank you for your kind concern, it is always up building to talk to other chicken lovers who care about eachother and their flock.

 

[Candy11]

My Charlotte (5 month old pullet) started very mildly limping last week. It got worse on Sunday through yesterday afternoon (holding her foot up, clearly not putting much weight on it), but this afternoon she seemed better (almost walking normal, then limping a little, then almost walking normal and more active than usual). She doesn't have any obvious injuries, so I'm hoping she just has a mild sprain or strain and it just needs to heal up. Hoping this is the same for yours!

It is thank you for your input.