Sprained Leg?......Need advice.

[Jillybean28]

Hi all

One of my Beechwood Blues has sprained her leg I think, She did this on a rather steep ramp going in to the hen house (they are now in a new hen house with a little ramp)

She is still eating and drinking, her eyes are lovely and clear and no nose issues.

She is 'limping' and tends to sometimes stand on one leg, holding her poorly leg up or she will sit down quite a lot until she feeds, it is not swollen and no toes / nails are damaged. She will freely let me look and fuss at her leg and feet.

I have given her aspirin in her drinking water (following advice I have seen on BYC)

Has anyone got any ideas as to what help I can give her, she did this a few days ago so I'm hoping it will heal.


Thanks

 

[BuffOrpington88]

Keep her separate for a few days in a dog crate (if you have one). The reduced movement will allow the leg to heal. That should be all you need to do. She can go back out when she's not limping much anymore.