She must have sprained that joint when she jumped down, I'd suspect - particularly now that she's a bigger gal than she was. I think keeping her up like you're doing is the best thing. i wouldn't even sling her; they get upset and if they can still move at all, they can hurt themselves worse. I'd just keep her in a small area where she can stand up, walk a little bit but not a whole lot - like not a 12x12 foot area maybe - a smaller area. Just pretty much to keep her from walking on it a lot - standing on it should be fine. Using some witchhazel on the joint should feel good to her.
You can also try aspirin:
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SOURCE: http://msucares.com/poultry/diseases/solutions.html
QUOTE:
ASPIRIN SOLUTION
Used as a general treatment for reducing distress conditions of birds (fever or listlessness) that accompanies many diseases.
Dissolve five (5 grain) aspirin tablets in one gallon of water.
Offer this solution free-choice to the birds for the duration of an illness. The solution aspirin equivalent to 25 grains/gallon or 324 mg/gallon of drinking water. The dosage rate is about 25 mg/lb body weight per day.
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"Five grain" aspirin are those with 326mg. That would be one (and a fourth) aspirin per a quarter waterer. I'd forget the fourth.
You can also try aspirin:
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SOURCE: http://msucares.com/poultry/diseases/solutions.html
QUOTE:
ASPIRIN SOLUTION
Used as a general treatment for reducing distress conditions of birds (fever or listlessness) that accompanies many diseases.
Dissolve five (5 grain) aspirin tablets in one gallon of water.
Offer this solution free-choice to the birds for the duration of an illness. The solution aspirin equivalent to 25 grains/gallon or 324 mg/gallon of drinking water. The dosage rate is about 25 mg/lb body weight per day.
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"Five grain" aspirin are those with 326mg. That would be one (and a fourth) aspirin per a quarter waterer. I'd forget the fourth.
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