Mites? Gout?

[kyleen]

This girl got attacked by a fox or coyote several weeks ago Ever since, shes had problems with her foot. First it was blisters, 1 round of antibiotics (Tylan) and she got a lot better, but i'm still noticing sores/red spots on her feet and legs. She is also having a difficult time reintegrating into the flock, frequent pecking from the others.
Any ideas?

 

[chicmom]

Hmm, legs look ok on the backside, but that does look like bruising on the toes and top of her foot. Does she limp? Chickens can be so cruel to eachother, especially if they see a weakness. Maybe you could pamper her a bit longer until she gets her full strength back. Give her vitamins and electrolytes in her drinking water, plus all the food she can eat, without competition from others...

 

[kyleen]

Hmm, legs look ok on the backside, but that does look like bruising on the toes and top of her foot. Does she limp? Chickens can be so cruel to eachother, especially if they see a weakness. Maybe you could pamper her a bit longer until she gets her full strength back. Give her vitamins and electrolytes in her drinking water, plus all the food she can eat, without competition from others...

That's what I'll do, thank you. She is now coming up to me when I go into the coop and I feed her a lot! She seems grateful.

 

[chicmom]

I bet she is grateful! I hope she recovers fully for you.