Topic: Chicken Help needed!!

[Tonya]

Asyou know- we have 6 RIR babies that are about 3 months old. Last night(early evening) my daughter went to check on them(one of her chores) and came running back in saying that one of them was limping. Sure enough- one is favoring it's left leg.  What do we do now?? We can't see any damage or deformity, but my hubby said that if it isn't better in a day or two- we may have to put it down. I really hate to do that....any suggestions would be great! The injured one is the one we nicknamed "Sleepy" because she falls asleep all the time. This morning she was staying pretty much to herself, which is not all that uinusual, but worrisome just the same......HELP!!!

[MassMama]

Sorry to hear that Tonya ... could something of gotten it? maybe they got in a fight ?

[Dianna]

Oh, Tonya, that is not good. I wish I could help you out, but I know nothing about chickens.

Sarah, Phil, or Patty will be around soon. I am sure one of them might be able to give you some good advice. I guess that a vet check is out of the question?

[Tonya]

Summer said it was OK when she went out there and after she put it down, it was limping. I'm thinking she may have hurt it by accident, but she says she held it really easy and that she didn't do anything.....I'm not so sure.

[Tonya]

I guess that a vet check is out of the question?

Unfortunately, Yes....We can't afford to take her right now....

[MassMama]

I sure hope you get an answer soon Tonya.. I know you are hoping for them to be productive for you!! 

[Dianna]

Tonya, how is Sleepy doing now? Did you ever find out what happened to her foot?

[Tonya]

Sorry I didn't see this earlier! She is fine- running and NO MORE LIMP!!! I updated the Yardbird thread, also!