Sick Barred Rock Limping

[fredwiff]

I have a sick Barred Rock hen, she has been sitting in the nest for days, when she does get up to walk around she limps. One foot still works ( I can see her move claws) but she doest want to put weight on it. she is at full weight, eats and drinks. She is in a backyard coup with 2 sex links. any ideas?

 

[Eggcessive]

She may have a bad sprain or a break in the leg. Keep her in a crate and give her vitamins in her water for a week or so, then see how she is walking after a rest. Also feel the leg for any breaks. A broken bone may be splinted. Here are 2 links to click on: http://www.starlingtalk.com/fractures.htm and http://www.lbah.com/word/fractured-bird-leg/

 

[PoultryPedia]

Also check her for a Slipped Achilles Tendon in her hock joint. There is info on that on the Poultry Podiatry page on the website below.