- Mar 12, 2012
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My hen injured her leg. Initially she was limping. I isolated her in a cage with the flock. I'm trying to give her aspirin for pain, I've examined her foot and don't find any bumps, swelling, etc. A week later she is still eating and drink but seems to be not getting better. I splinted her leg but she then could not stand and get to food/water so I removed it 14hrs later. She did better but now seems like she cant bear weight and is sitting most of the time. Should I splint her and assume it's broken or just leave her alone, continue what I'm doing and be patient? Or should I euthanize her. A vet here would cost $380 so thaat's out of the question. Really at a lost. She is older and special to me. Ideas?