Pullet limping

[Chickfinity]

Last night I noticed my australorp limping. I picked her up to assess but don’t see injury or scaly mites. Any ideas?

 

[Eggcessive]

Is her foot pad clear of any scabs or cuts? Do you have a rooster, and how high are your roosts?

 

[Chickfinity]

Her pad is clear of cuts. No scabs. No rooster. The roost bars are 19 inches and 29 inches. And the swing in the run is 19 inches.

 

[Sally PB]

I had a pullet who was limping, and I couldn't see anything wrong either. The problem resolved by itself. My guess was she "landed wrong" when she jumped off the roost, but the problem healed in a day or two.

 

[Eggcessive]

Let us know if she gets worse, if she holds the foot up or tries to put weight on it.

 

[Chickfinity]

She seems to be putting a little more weight on it today but still limping. After a little investigation, my son admitted to trying to catch her to hold her. Though sweet intentions, I think she injured her knee in the process of escaping. Beyond sad. I read I can give her baby aspirin for pain. She is eating and drinking. What more can I do?