My dog hurt one of my LH pullet's legs

[MaLoTu]

She is not walking on one leg. Is there anything I can do? He didn't mean to hurt her, but somehow he did ... I think it was partly in her effort to get away more than from anything he did.

 

[Eggcessive]

Is she holding the leg up or dragging it? With a leg injury, it is important to limit her activity by placing her in a pen with food and water. This could be for a week or two weeks depending on how she does. First though, look for any break in the skin, swelling, redness, or swollen joints. If it looks like a broken bone, then splinting may help.

 

[MaLoTu]

Is she holding the leg up or dragging it? With a leg injury, it is important to limit her activity by placing her in a pen with food and water. This could be for a week or two weeks depending on how she does. First though, look for any break in the skin, swelling, redness, or swollen joints. If it looks like a broken bone, then splinting may help.

She is holding it up against her body. There is no broken skin or swelling ... it looks fine besides the fact that she isnt using it.

How can I splint it? I tried looking it up on youtube and found nothing useful.

 

[Eggcessive]

It may not need splinting unless it is broken, and you can sometimes see displaced bones or severe bruising. Just forcing her to rest it in a small space may help it heal. You can place the cage or pen in the coop and run with the other chickens, so that she doesn't lose her place in the flock.

 

[MaLoTu]

It may not need splinting unless it is broken, and you can sometimes see displaced bones or severe bruising. Just forcing her to rest it in a small space may help it heal. You can place the cage or pen in the coop and run with the other chickens, so that she doesn't lose her place in the flock.

I put her back in the brooder. She isn't eating, but I don't know if it is from the trauma or pain. It would be hard to keep her in the coop with the others. Is it detrimental? Can I move her out to a cage inside the run tomorrow morning?

 

[MaLoTu]

Is she holding the leg up or dragging it? With a leg injury, it is important to limit her activity by placing her in a pen with food and water. This could be for a week or two weeks depending on how she does. First though, look for any break in the skin, swelling, redness, or swollen joints. If it looks like a broken bone, then splinting may help.

The foot is swollen and turned in a little.

 

[MaLoTu]

It may not need splinting unless it is broken, and you can sometimes see displaced bones or severe bruising. Just forcing her to rest it in a small space may help it heal. You can place the cage or pen in the coop and run with the other chickens, so that she doesn't lose her place in the flock.

Just an update: I splinted her leg and it seemed to help her feel less pain. I have been keeping her in a wire dog crate next to the run during the day and in the brooder at night. She can move her toes and the swelling is a lot less today than yesterday.

How long should I keep her in the splint and how long should I keep her in confinement?

TIA