PLEASE HELP!!!

chickenlady · « **on:** September 23, 2008, 09:40 »

this morning when i let the girls out Paxo is limping!!!! ihad a got check of her, she has no obvious injuries but her leg joint (one where her leg meets her feathers) is a little swollen and hot!!?? does anyone know what this may be and what to do for her?? When i told OH he said 'here we go more b****y vets bills!' so would like your advice before i go rushing to the vet!!.
Thanks in advance as i have to go to work now.

Vember · « **Reply #1 on:** September 23, 2008, 10:00 »

Could she have hurt it jumping down off the perch??

Is there any lumps / bumps on the underneath of her foot?

Are you able to seperate her and make sure she doesn't use it too much??

Sarah

Jellyhead · « **Reply #2 on:** September 23, 2008, 14:02 »

As Vember says really.
Harriet who was broody at the time suddenly :shock: went lame. There was no lumps and bumps though s I assumed to start with that she had sprained it or something. Fortunately she was already in a cage with eggies so it was easy to keep her rested. I let her out after a day tho as eggie hatched and she was restless, I was really quite worried as she limped quite badly but the exercise did her good as did the rest when she was first lame.

chickenlady · « **Reply #3 on:** September 23, 2008, 19:49 »

It is definately her joint where her faethers start as it is quite swollen and hot!!! is ther anything I can do for her other than seperating her to make her rest??

Kate and her Ducks · « **Reply #4 on:** September 23, 2008, 20:08 »

Could be injury, infection or inflammation. Sorry not much I can suggest other than a vet. If it is getting worse I think that you might need to think about where you are going to draw the line and if your girls are pets or practical layers :?

agapanthus · « **Reply #5 on:** September 23, 2008, 20:49 »

You really need to get her into a confined space so she can rest it. A cat basket or something like that for a few day will probably really help!!

Aunt Sally · « **Reply #6 on:** September 23, 2008, 23:23 »

If it gets better when she rests for a few days then it was just a sprain.

But if she gets worse it could be an infection requiring antibiotics.

chickenlady · « **Reply #7 on:** September 24, 2008, 07:55 »

thanks everyone, She is still limping this morning and its still swollen and hot, I can shut her in the small coop! should i put a friend in with her on leave her on her own?

chickenlady · « **Reply #8 on:** September 30, 2008, 22:35 »

just to say thanks everyone for your help, Paxo had some 'bed rest' for a few days with her friend roastie and her leg is much better, the swelling has gone and she only limps slightly now when running!!!!

agapanthus · « **Reply #9 on:** September 30, 2008, 22:41 »

That's great news Chicken!!!!

Aunt Sally · « **Reply #10 on:** September 30, 2008, 22:46 »

Pheeewww

Lost in France · « **Reply #11 on:** October 01, 2008, 10:13 »

Great, glad to hear Paxo :shock: is getting better but...I'm a little worried about her name, maybe she is as well!

Judi

chickenlady · « **Reply #12 on:** October 01, 2008, 23:00 »

Paxo is just like her name sake as she is always stuffing her face with food, she is our biggest girl and holds her wings open to stop the others from getting at the food

heres the big lady herself