Common poultry diseases and conditions, advice on what they are and how to treat them.
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by Jules44 » Thu Oct 20, 2016 10:36 am
Hi ya I have 3 barnevelders and one of them I have noticed this morning that she has a swollen ankle, she is walking a little tentatively in it but she is laying still and eating fine. I haven't come across this before and have checked her over and no signs of mites or anything like that, can anyone help?
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by Kracka » Thu Oct 20, 2016 5:26 pm
yeah, I'd like to know the answer to that - we've had ducks show up with a swollen leg/bad limp from time to time
they free range and we've got wild cats on the property, I'm starting to wonder if there's a connection

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by Foehn » Thu Oct 20, 2016 6:36 pm
With ducks if they are flying, perhaps a heavy landing. Hens also may land heavily off the perch, but check the underside of her feet in case she has the beginnings of bumble foot. That often starts with a bruise to the pad under the foot but can also begin with a small cut or puncture wound that lets a staph infection in. Check for any heat in the joint.
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by Jules44 » Mon Oct 24, 2016 3:03 pm
Thanks for that, what is the best remedy for that or should a vet visit be in store for her?
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by Marina » Mon Oct 24, 2016 11:24 pm
If it's bumblefoot it looks like this:

I only treat if the bird is limping - often these things sort themselves out without my 'help'.
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by Jules44 » Tue Oct 25, 2016 4:19 pm
Awesome will check under her foot tonight. Thanks heaps for the posts people

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