My chicken is suddenly limping :-(

[kattfink]

My hen started limping yesterday... I have looked at her feet and legs but can't see anything strange. It is quite a strong limp but otherwise she is well. Walking/limping around and eating as usual. What could the problem be?
Thanks.

 

[ChickNanny13]

Sprain? Is it swollen? Red?

 

[kattfink]

Sprain? Is it swollen? Red?

No... It looks the same as the other leg.
Thanks for your reply!

 

[SSSophie]

I have a leghorn doing the same thing right now. His hurt leg is immobilized by using an ace wrap just tight enough to keep the leg from moving but not affect his breathing. He is in a laundry basket on a puppy pad with a towel rolled up in a u shape around him to prop him up. food and water in front of him within reach...... I wasnt sure what to do either, but a few days of this and he seems happy. Its the only thing I could think of to do for him... GL!

 

[Birdsong 82]

I've had my chickens jump of the perch and land not quite gracefully and limp for a day or 2 and then be fine. Like they twisted it but looks fine. That could be it. How is it progressing?

 

[Birdsong 82]

I've seen people make chicken splints with small piece of rubber hose and medical tape

 

[coach723]

Sprains and strains are not uncommon, either from a jump too far, landing wonky, or getting a leg or foot caught up somehow and yanking it to get it loose. I would simply keep an eye on her to see how it goes. If it gets worse then crating her for a while to reduce activities may help, and if it continues to progress then I'd start looking for a different cause. Often they will resolve in a few days to a week with nothing done at all. If there is any bruising (bruising will often appear green) or swelling that shows up, that may give a clue as to what happened.

 

[kattfink]

Thanks so much for the advice
She has come good. Not limping at all now

 

[coach723]

Thank you for the update, so glad she's doing better!