Chicken bald back

[bevm]

Hi I hope someone can help.one of my chickens is limping and her toes are curled under.Any ideas please.

[Beantree]

Several things it could be Bevm. The most likely is a foot injury which has set to an infection known as 'bumble foot'. You need to check the pad for signs of swelling and an abscess, which will appear as a dark hard ring where puss has leaked out, mixed with dirt and hardened. A vet will be needed to open it up, drain and administer antibiotic.

 

There may be a nail or something actually stuck in the pad. Same treatment.

 

Could be a broken nail or toe. Clean and bandage best done by a vet.

 

Could be a sprained knee joint which will feel warmer to the touch than the good leg. Arnica gel works over a week or so applied twice a day. Make sure the perches are not too high, that's less than 18" or lower for large birds. They also need a soft landing.

 

Could be a strained hip joint. Nothing you can do but hope it resolves.

 

May be neurological. No treatment I know of.

[Ain't Nobody Here]

I have had limping chickens before who seem to recover after a day or so, probably jumped off something awkwardly. If she doesn't recover, some good suggestions by Beantree!

[Beantree]

Is she just cold and you the limp is just regaining her balance Bevm? They stand on on leg with their toes curled up if they are cold. It's 7 hours since you posted so some feedback would be helpful, or why do I bother replying!