New to chickens

[jengui]

Hi I'm fairly new to having chickens. I have 3 8 week Olds ( had 4) but my dog got one. I also gave 2 that are almost 3 weeks old. Anyway, the dog killed one last Thursday and that same day later on I noticed one limping pretty badly. She had two very small cuts on her toe I cleaned them and but antibiotic on it. She's eating and drinking well but shows no improvement on walking. The cuts have healed well but on the underside of the toe there is a bruise kind of. I've asked where I bought them and they think it's not an infection. I don't feel any broken bones. I'm trying to make sure it is not bumble foot.help please

 

[Yorkshire Coop]

Hi

Glad you could join the flock! I'm so ver sorry about your losses to the dog. This thread is great for tips on dog intros ~ https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/...ckens-tips-for-a-harmonious-introduction/0_30

It does sound rather like bumble foot you are describing. Would you be able to get a pic and post to in this section ~ https://www.backyardchickens.com/f/10/emergencies-diseases-injuries-and-cures
I'm sure members there will be able to advise you on what the problem could be.

Good luck and enjoy BYC

 

[Pork Pie]

Hi and welcome to BYC - you have some great advice already from Y/Coop, so I'll just say hello!

All the best
CT

 

[silkiecuddles]

Hi, and

X2 on Yorkshire Coop's advice. Good luck!

 

[BantamFan4Life]

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

 

[drumstick diva]

Welcome to Backyard chickens. Dogs and chickens should never meet. The chickens end up dead.