Chicken Leg Swelling

Swelling of legs can be common in mycoplasma synovitis MS with other types of arthritis such as staph and with gout.

Chicken leg swelling. In the classical form of Mareks disease the affected chickens lie on their side with one leg stretched backward and the other leg stretched forward. Swelling of the head comb wattle and eyes sneezing stringy. Staphylococcus infection is fairly well-known in chickens as Bumblefoot caused initially by a foot injury but in ducks and geese this can be a swelling of the leg and foot that feels hot to touch and causes the bird to limp.

You may notice swelling in your chickens face and that their comb and wattle are discolored or have turned blue. Roosters do have thicker legs than pullets or hens. Avoidance of salt may also be helpful.

But today her leg and foot is swollen. Her rooster had a similar problem a little while back and he got quite bad and so was put out of his misery. The resulting swelling deformity and sores may be mistaken for other chicken foot problems such as bumblefoot or a severe case of scaly leg mite.

Jerky movement or tremor lying on one side Possible cause. Hi I a new to the site hoping to get help with a chicken problem. Once you have seen your doctor and know the swelling is not related to any serious illness support stocking can be helpful.

Staphylococcus infection occurs in the tendon sheaths so it can take a long time to heal tendons have very little blood supply. Losing balance outstretched legs spams twisting of the head. It sits down a lot obviously due to it being soreuncomfortable.

I have a flock of six birds mixed breeds all are fine except for the Rhode Island Red. For additional healing and effectiveness brew yourself some nice chamomile tea for drinking and take the warm and wet teabags and place them over your pets feet for a couple of minutes. Paralysis of the legs and wings.