Syndrome3 Posted February 24, 2011 Share Posted February 24, 2011 Hi all, i woke up this morning to find one of my chickens sitting in the corner of the run. When she walked over I could see that she was over stretching both legs. I checked her joints and the all seem to be moving fine and she is not in pain when i did it. I have isolated her but have no idea what to do next? Could it be a calcium problem? They have plenty of grit though. Thanks for any help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scarlettohara Posted February 24, 2011 Share Posted February 24, 2011 You need someone more experienced that me but have a feel of her tummy and check her vent. Is she eating and drinking, sitting hunched with eyes closed ? Tummies should not feel hard or full of fluid and her vent should be clean and not protruding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Syndrome3 Posted February 24, 2011 Author Share Posted February 24, 2011 I have checked this and cant feel anything. She is eating and drinking and is bright eyed, but just doesn't want to move about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted February 24, 2011 Share Posted February 24, 2011 Could she have jumped off something high and sprained something? (Welcome to the forum, by the way .) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scarlettohara Posted February 24, 2011 Share Posted February 24, 2011 If she doesn't get any other symptoms rub her legs with arnica gel and keep her in a small pen. I did this with Honey who was limping and she was completely better after about 10 days Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Syndrome3 Posted February 24, 2011 Author Share Posted February 24, 2011 Thanks, Think you might be right. I have just been out to check on her and she is scratching around but a little unsteady on her feet but alot better than earlier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oneyolktoanother Posted February 24, 2011 Share Posted February 24, 2011 hi welcome i would see how she gets on today, thats a good idea with the arnica gel. Let us know how she gets on? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Syndrome3 Posted February 26, 2011 Author Share Posted February 26, 2011 She is fine now thanks must have been a strain or something. Thanks for everyones help. p.s where do i get arnica gel? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oneyolktoanother Posted February 26, 2011 Share Posted February 26, 2011 glads she is feeling better not sure on where to get the gel from you could try ebay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falkor Posted February 26, 2011 Share Posted February 26, 2011 Horsey shops sell arnica gel. I use comfrey cream for muscle strains too. Also from horsey shops. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
