Chicken Limping: Hurt Leg or Foot?

[hawkeyext]

Hi All,

We have two chickens, one barred rock and one RIR, that are limping around as such. We have a wide open field but it just seems odd to me that two of our 200 just started doing it at the same time. It looks to me like it is more like her foot is injured rather than her leg. Any thoughts or suggestions on what it could be?

Thanks.

 

[Embuck]

Are they both limping like that?
It could be bumblefoot. Is there a dark spot on the bottom of the foot? You may need to scrub a little to penetrate the dirt on the foot.
Bumblefoot could also explain why two of them have it. If there is a bacteria source, chickens with small injuries on their feet can become seriously infected. Standing water can be such a source.
Bumblefoot, as far as I know, requires a minute foot surgery, after which the hen returns to normal. I don't know any alternative to the surgery.
Hope that helps, and best wishes.

 

[hawkeyext]

Hi, I'm sorry for the delayed response. I'm not sure how I overlooked this message.

Yes, both are limping like that. I feel like there is somewhat of a bump on the bottom of their limping foot, but it's not discolored. I've been soaking their feet in warm water with epsom salt every so often.

 

[homegrown]

I have a hen that is limping on her foot. She curls her toes up and limps around. I have been reading about bumble foot and upon examining I don't see a sore, scab, swelling, or discoloration. Am perplexed on what could be wrong. I will try soaking her foot in Epsom salt as you have and see if that helps.

 

[XanderWiFi]

I forgot where I found it originally but cutting out a bumblefoot kernal looked relatively simple. Soak and clean that foot real good and let us see some pictures of it please.

Love how comfortable your chicken is with you. If I reach towards mine they act like I'm murdery lol.