lyd119 Posted September 28, 2009 Share Posted September 28, 2009 just gone to check on the chickens and found that Tucky was very badly limping. she could barely walk. felt both legs and couldn't feel anything and she didn't squawk when I touched them.she isn't making a fuss but she can't walk and is just lying there pecking at the ground. Is there anything I can do to make her more comfy??? also , any ideas how long it'll take to heal or what it is??? Thanks, Lydia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted September 28, 2009 Share Posted September 28, 2009 She might have landed awkwardly and sprained something. I'd give her a bit of extra calcium. I would also bring her in over night and let her rest and not try to keep up with her friends and roost. If she can't weight bear tomorrow, I'd take her to the vet to be on the safe side. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lyd119 Posted September 28, 2009 Author Share Posted September 28, 2009 thanks for the advice, how should I give her more calcium? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted September 28, 2009 Share Posted September 28, 2009 I agree, rest is the best thing for now. Limping is the body telling you to rest when something is wrong so the less she moves the better. You could give Zolcal for extra calcium. Although she doesn't react to pain she will be in some degree of pain so I wouldn't leave it too long before getting it investigated and some pain relief from a vet. I have a chicken that seems to get a concussed foot from the cube ladder. If she is sore I put a padded bandage on just to cushion it until it gets better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lyd119 Posted September 28, 2009 Author Share Posted September 28, 2009 the only problem is that we have a no vet policy in our house. Zolcal- cannot get it in our local pet shop. could I just get any calcium supplement for birds? is there anything I need to look out for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kerryegg Posted September 28, 2009 Share Posted September 28, 2009 Limestone flour from horse suppliers cured mine. Lluckily I found the info on the Omlet site and now add a bit to their food about once a week. Hope she gets better soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted September 28, 2009 Share Posted September 28, 2009 the only problem is that we have a no vet policy in our house. Zolcal- cannot get it in our local pet shop. could I just get any calcium supplement for birds? is there anything I need to look out for? You can get Zolcal online. It wont stop her limping or being sore but it wont hurt to supplement her generally. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lyd119 Posted September 28, 2009 Author Share Posted September 28, 2009 thanks for all your help guys. she is now in an indoor guinea pig cage in our hall way being guarded by our friends collie we are baby sitting. every now and then we hear a contented cluck and her limp is already better. Hopefully with some rest she'll be better tomorrow. Lydia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted September 28, 2009 Share Posted September 28, 2009 You could try limestone flour (or I know some people use grated cuttlefish) for extra calcium, reptile shops sell it and some feed stores do. Where abouts in Brum are you? Theres a reptile shop in Erdington Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
