OK, now I need help, please

[pigfarmer]

I posted a topic earlier within the last week or so...no real response.

I have a barred rock hen, whose right foot is now 2x the size of her left foot.
I have not been able to see any punctures on her foot. Don't seem to see or feel any breaks.

She can only hobble on 1 leg, using her right wing to assist.
I have her set by herself, with food, water with electrolytes and antibiotics.
When I first noticed her limping (about 2 weeks ago), she was not too bad. She has progressively gotten worse. Which is why
I isolated her.
She is as comfortable as I can make it for her.

Help very appreciated!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[RM44]

I have no experience with this particular disorder, but have you researched "bumblefoot"? It's an infection and can be treated. It causes the foot to become swollen.

 

[Matt A NC]

With Bumblefoot they can usually walk on it.

This sounds more like a physical injury. I would bet a broke bone in her foot or maybe more then one. Have you checked her Toes, moving them to see how the bird reacts?

At first it probably wasn't too bad, but as she kept using the foot the injury got worse and maybe infected.

Matt

 

[pigfarmer]

I did a digit check for sensitivity, she did not not respond/complain...

That was 1 of the things i checked... breaks?
I will 2x check Friday on the issue of a bone break, but sure pretty none there.

Thanx rm44 and matt a nc for initial thoughts and help,

looking for more ideas????

I will research bumblefoot more, rm44

 

[Kittymomma]

Bumblefoot, a break, or possibly a bad strain from coming off the roost wrong are the only things that come to mind. Could you post some pictures?

 

[pigfarmer]

I can post pix Friday/Saturday...
I am leaning to bumblefoot, with I have researched.
Thanx kittymomma

I do have 1 roost rather high, which will be lowered this weekend!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!