My limping Americana

[JulieJo1216]

My chicken today I noticed she's limping. I turned her over on her back to look at her foot and the foot is hot and slightly swollen. I didn't see anything else out of the ordinary. What could this be??

 

[drumstick diva]

She may have bumblefoot. I have no experience with that but, if you put "Bumblefoot" in the search box , you should find a lot of responses on dealing with it. If her symptoms don't sound the same, you could post in detail -- photos would be great, at "emergencies, diseases, injuries, cures," thread. The folks there can give you good advice and suggest treatment as well. Good luck.

 

[Yorkshire Coop]

Hi there, yes I agree with drumstick could be bumble foot. Here is an article about it https://www.backyardchickens.com/a/bumblefoot-in-your-flock
I would also post in the emergencies section pictures would be great too so other members could help you with a diagnosis
https://www.backyardchickens.com/f/10/emergencies-diseases-injuries-and-cures
Good luck with your hen.

 

[sunflour]

@JulieJo1216 I think you meant to post this under emergencies? Please follow the OP advice and get a photo of the foot and post this to the emergencies forums to help you get the advice you need.

Wishing your chicken a full recovery.

 

[mymilliefleur]

Greetings! Welcome to BYC!

We're glad you decided to join. Feel free to ask any questions you may have. I hope you hen get's better soon.

 

[BantamFan4Life]

Welcome to BYC! I'm glad you joined us!

 

[JulieJo1216]

Oh I thank you all so much!! I will defiantly go to that emergency thread you put up and post a picture for them. No opened sore just swollen and no scab. I cleaned it and bandaged it. So I will see what else on that thread that they can tell me. Thanks a million!! I did not know about that thread for emergency advice.

 

[rainbowhatchery]

welcome