tinkkletoes Posted May 31, 2020 Share Posted May 31, 2020 Afternoon All. my 3 year old hybrid ( bluebell) has in the last 10 days or so, gone from a bright loud main lady to a quite hiding /sitting lady. she hasn't wanted to put much weight on her left leg, but have checked the leg out and can't see/feel anything. it looks the same as the right & there is no cut, swelling of the foot pad & straightens fine without a cluck from her. i knew she was under the weather as she was asking to be picked up which she didn't want usually. i though she might have mites making her sluggish, but she's clean. she can walk when she wants. to get in & out of the coop for bed & to lay ( via a ramp) of which she is doing as normal with good strong eggs. she is a good weight, & will waddle run to get to the treats & is eating. most the time now she just sit down, but does seem to slightly put her wings out. & will peck at the grass & seeds around her. i was thinking that she might be slightly broody, but no real signs ( been there done that with other hens). thought it might be the heat, but the other girls of the same age ( different breed) are walking around & acting as normal.. any ideas ? before we go & try to get a vets appointment Pic is of her usual sitting position as of this afternoon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted May 31, 2020 Share Posted May 31, 2020 Have a feel of her abdomen - does it feel hard and full of water? They sit a lot when they have peritonitis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinkkletoes Posted June 2, 2020 Author Share Posted June 2, 2020 Hi, been to vets & been told she has arthritis in her claw / leg. vet looking into medication for a short term fix. does anyone know of anything herbal she could munch or a cream i could apply onto her leg to ease her pain... i don't want to give up on her.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
