Sudden limping hen after a fight //HELP//

[fatimastic]

My 1 and a half year old Australorp is suddenly limping. I caught her another hen fighting and fter separating them, she stood still for a min and then she started limping. She has a cut on her right wattle and is currently standing on my laps and favoring her left leg over the right.
She is also keeping her right claw closed.

 

[fatimastic]

My 1 and a half year old Australorp is suddenly limping. I caught her another hen fighting and fter separating them, she stood still for a min and then she started limping. She has a cut on her right wattle and is currently standing on my laps and favoring her left leg over the right.
She is also keeping her right claw closed.

@Wyorp Rock @Eggcessive @azygous

 

[Wyorp Rock]

Inspect her foot to see if it's got any cuts.

She may be a bit sore for a few days if she's been fighting, she'll likely limit activity on her own.
I've had hens fight before and I usually just monitor any injuries for a few days - most issue like limping will resolve over the course of a week.
Sort like if you sprain your ankle, it takes a little time to feel better.

 

[fatimastic]

Inspect her foot to see if it's got any cuts.

She may be a bit sore for a few days if she's been fighting, she'll likely limit activity on her own.
I've had hens fight before and I usually just monitor any injuries for a few days - most issue like limping will resolve over the course of a week.
Sort like if you sprain your ankle, it takes a little time to feel better.

She doesn't have any cuts on her foot.

I have isolated her and she is currently sleeping as it is night time here. How can I check is she hasn't dislocated her leg? Should I try to exercise her leg?

Thank you for replying.

 

[Wyorp Rock]

I would put her back with the flock.

 

[fatimastic]

I would put her back with the flock.

Won't that make her move more?

 

[Wyorp Rock]

Then separate her out.

I leave mine with the flock.

 

[fatimastic]

Then separate her out.

I leave mine with the flock.

You have also had hens that limp after a fight? Do you give them any pain killers?

 

[Wyorp Rock]

You have also had hens that limp after a fight? Do you give them any pain killers?

Yes, I've had hens limp after a fight.

NO! I do not give pain killers, why mask it. Pain limits activity.

I've had hens fight before and I usually just monitor any injuries for a few days - most issue like limping will resolve over the course of a week.

 

[fatimastic]

Yes, I've had hens limp after a fight.

NO! I do not give pain killers, why mask it. Pain limits activity.

Sure thing!
I hadn't given her any meds yet! I will put her back with the flock.

Also, what can I do about them fighting? Only 2 of my hens hate each other and they fight a lot when I am handling out the treats. So much so, my hand gets caught in the fire and I have a peck or two from them. They even bleed themselves a bit from the wattles and the comb. I always have to pick one up and separate them entirely.