Why do my chickens keep losing their legs?

Why do my chickens keep losing their legs?

If you are new to keeping chickens there are certain conditions that can affect their legs and feet which crop up for no apparent reason.

What should I do if my hens legs are lame?

However, another condition that may cause your hens to go lame is coccidiosis which you should treat as soon as possible with a product made by Harkers called Coxoid Oral Solution which is very easy to administer because you just need to add the recommended amount to your bird’s drinking water for a week.

Why does my Hen have a sore leg?

If you find a hen is lame you need to examine her leg as soon as you can. Once you have caught her, feel her leg starting at the foot and working your way upwards. If there’s any swelling or the leg feels hot to the touch, this could be condition caused by Mycoplasma synoviae and it’s a condition that should not be taken too lightly.

Why does my Chicken Walk on one side?

She had just had a huge moult and the drain from her bones/muscles for new protein for her growing feathers meant that she lost co-ordination, looking like she was drunk, tilting to one side, when she tried to walk, especially when going down to peck! If this fits then great, but there may be other reasons.

What does it mean when a chicken’s leg is raised?

A chicken’s legs should be nice and smooth to the touch but if you find the scales are raised, this is typically caused by a mite that burrows under them which are called Knemidocoptes mutans. The condition is more commonly referred to as scaly leg.

However, another condition that may cause your hens to go lame is coccidiosis which you should treat as soon as possible with a product made by Harkers called Coxoid Oral Solution which is very easy to administer because you just need to add the recommended amount to your bird’s drinking water for a week.

What causes leg pain and lameness in chickens?

Leg Problems And Lameness In Chickens 1 Keeping Nails Trimmed. It’s also important to check nails on a regular basis to make sure they have not grown too long which can cause chickens a lot of pain 2 Scaly Leg Mite. 3 Worm Issues. 4 Mycoplasma Synoviae. 5 Bumblefoot. 6 Conclusion.

She had just had a huge moult and the drain from her bones/muscles for new protein for her growing feathers meant that she lost co-ordination, looking like she was drunk, tilting to one side, when she tried to walk, especially when going down to peck! If this fits then great, but there may be other reasons.