Chickens and ducks Posted April 1, 2018 Share Posted April 1, 2018 So our white Campbell has been limping badly for weeks. We took her to the vet 2 weeks ago and she got anti-inflammatory/painkillers. They suspected a possible fracture in the mid knuckle. We have her in an eglu separate from the others. She is still limping badly. She is laying and eating, which makes me think she can't be in pain, but I hate the idea that she is suffering. Any thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrannyTrish Posted April 1, 2018 Share Posted April 1, 2018 I'd take her back to the vet and ask for an x-ray. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickens and ducks Posted April 1, 2018 Author Share Posted April 1, 2018 Thank you for the response. What can they do if it is fractured? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrannyTrish Posted April 1, 2018 Share Posted April 1, 2018 I think it depends on where the fracture is and if it's started to heal already, which it probably has by this time. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat tails Posted April 1, 2018 Share Posted April 1, 2018 If she’s still limping I’m guessing she is still in pain. If it wasn’t painful, she wouldn’t be limping. I would also go back to the vet. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvachicken Posted April 2, 2018 Share Posted April 2, 2018 An x-ray on one of my chickens cost £10.00 which I thought wasn't too bad, just to give you an idea of price. At least an x-ray would be able to show if it is broken or if there is something embedded deeply in the foot or leg causing a problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
