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[Scotty]

Hi All,

 

Just a quickie... I notice that I have a hen that is limping, I've checked her feet out to make sure that she hasn't anything stuck in. Concerned that the others may start to see a weak link in the group and attackher.

 

What would anyone suggest for a limp?

 

scotty

[Ain't Nobody Here]

I've heard of other hens that suddenly limp without any visible injury. I think they can just pull or twist something by landing awkwardly but usually recover quite quickly. The others shouldn't be too bothered unless there is obvious blood.

[Scotty]

Oh thank heavens! - thanks for coming back so quickly... She is my scraggy little hen that we all try and protect. As I say no obvious signs and NO blood. Hopefully this warm weather will let her sunbath a little and rest her little body

[Egluntyne]

I always give a bit of extra calcium if there is a limping hen It helps with sprains and any bone damage.

 

They often hurt themselves when launching themselves off the top of the Eglu.

 

Arnica pillules 30c given 2 or 3 times a day will help with any bruising.

[Hangman]

We have a Cream Limpbar, sorry, Legbar which hops around the garden. It's an absolute nut, so it's probably got it caught somewhere. No idea what the problem is, though.

[Surrey Hen]

My Annabel suddenly began to limp a few weeks ago with no apparent reason. I followed the extra calcium advice and she gradually got better over about 10 days.

 

Surrey Hen