counturchickens Posted April 15, 2011 Share Posted April 15, 2011 CJ has developed a limp in the last couple of days (rescued saturday) checkedvfor bumble foot, but can't see any swelling. She's eating and drinking, so should I assume is just a sprain? Has this happened to anyone else with new ex batts? The are on ex batts layers mash, poultry spice and crushed egg shells. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jools Posted April 15, 2011 Share Posted April 15, 2011 It could be that she suddenly has space to move around and has strained it as they are quite fragile initially. If it's intermittent, she could have an egg pressing on a nerve which can cause temporary lameness. Hope she's okay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smithpadstow Posted April 15, 2011 Share Posted April 15, 2011 Hello, We have 6 ex-barn hens. Since we've had them the majority have had limps but have all recovered. We put it down to them not being used to the various obstacles they come up against in the space that they now have! Best of luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scarlettohara Posted April 15, 2011 Share Posted April 15, 2011 This is quite normal, all 4 of mine did it and all recovered, just limit her fring so she doesn't strain it further and take out the roosting bars if you haven't already. If it goes on for longer than a couple of weeks she may need some anti-inflammatories from the vet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandyhas3chucks Posted April 15, 2011 Share Posted April 15, 2011 be4 aware please also that she "may" "may" have broken a bone too, also not un common, their poor wee bodies are so depleted of calcium that a fall can easily result in a break. Just watch carefully and take her to a good vet if it looks like it might be a break if she is bruised Arnica gently rubbed on and or giving her a pill will help. Have a look see if you can see any bruising. good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandyhas3chucks Posted April 15, 2011 Share Posted April 15, 2011 be4 aware please also that she "may" "may" have broken a bone too, also not un common, their poor wee bodies are so depleted of calcium that a fall can easily result in a break. Just watch carefully and take her to a good vet if it looks like it might be a break if she is bruised Arnica gently rubbed on and or giving her a pill will help. Have a look see if you can see any bruising. good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
counturchickens Posted April 16, 2011 Author Share Posted April 16, 2011 Thanks all, will be keeping an eye on her Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
