Single hen

[Chickencrazy1]

HELP!!!

My ex-batt Janty is limping, she stumbled out of her house yesterday would she be limping by that? if not what caused it?

[Chickencrazy1]

PLEASE HELP!!!!

[Egluntyne]

She might have sprained herself. Ex batts muscles are very weak and their bones aren't too strong either, so I'd give her some extra calcium, either a soluble supplement such as Zolcal D or some limestone flour wit a dollop of cod liver oil in her pellets.

 

Arnica pillules from the health food shop 30c 3 or 4 times a day may help with any bruising.

 

I'd examine her carefully for any obvious signs of fracture, deformity, grating sensation etc.

 

Swelling and bruising could indicate either a fracture or a soft tissue injury.

 

Hopefully it is just a minor injury and she should perk up in a few days. If it worsens, and she is reluctant to weight bear, a trip to the vets might be on the cards.

[Janty]

Janty has looked at Janty's leg and there doesn't seem to be much wrong.

 

 

The problem seems to be with the muscle rather than the foot itself as I said so following Egluntine's advice would be good. if you need anything for that, give me a shout.

 

[sandyhas3chucks]

can you two move south we could do with brilliant service like that.