Limping Bantam

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Limping Bantam

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We have 5 Bantams, (29 weeks and 19 weeks), one of the 29 weekers has developed a limp, and her leg appears to be turning inwards. She is eating, and moving around, and does not appear to be in any pain. There is no sign of any wounds, lumps, or swelling and she is happy for me to handle her and poke and move her leg. She is not laying, but then none of them are yet. She seems happy enough in her self and the others are still allowing her to be part of the group.

I have taken her to our loacl vet, but got no real joy there, as they have never treated poultry before. My gut instinct is that she has twisted her leg.

Any advice would be great.
Caroline

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Post: # 31987Post Camile »

Hello ..

Just out of the blue .. are the scales on her leg ok ? because it could be scaly leg mites .. because in some extreme cases it could deform the leg or amputate it ..

Maybe you can post of picture just to have a better idea ..

Camile

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