What is this on my hen's leg? HELP!!!

[threehorses]

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If that has been there for 2 or 3 years it is not an infection. The hen would be dead. Bumble foot is a staff infection, the hen would be really dead.

If its been there for 2 or 3 years, given the life expectancy of the average chicken, I would not bother with it unless it appears the hen is in pain. Then I would either bring it to a vet or do the other merciful thing.

Agreed - I'd do nothing about it. Just be glad she's doing fine, and treat her extra well because she's a survivor.

 

[jayde88]

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If that has been there for 2 or 3 years it is not an infection. The hen would be dead. Bumble foot is a staff infection, the hen would be really dead.

If its been there for 2 or 3 years, given the life expectancy of the average chicken, I would not bother with it unless it appears the hen is in pain. Then I would either bring it to a vet or do the other merciful thing.

Agreed - I'd do nothing about it. Just be glad she's doing fine, and treat her extra well because she's a survivor.

Thanks! That would probably be the best option as it doesn't seem to be causing her too much stress... I wonder what it was, though...
Thanks again!

 

[HippieChickens]

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