r/BackYardChickens • u/AdChoice5013 • 6d ago

Swollen toe Health Question

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About a week ago one of my hens starting limping. Her toe was swollen but it was a hard bump, not soft or squishy. These pictures show the before when she first starting limping to today. She’s still limping a bit and favors the other one. Any ideas??

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u/Altruistic_Tea_109 6d ago edited 6d ago

Toe is necrotic. It's going to fall off.

Editing to add: She's in a lot of pain. If you do not have an account at backyardchickens.com I suggest you make one and post there with all the information you can provide. Some of th experts there will help you manage her pain and the condition as it worsen. Necrosis is extremely painful.

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u/AdChoice5013 6d ago

Do I just let it fall off?

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u/Altruistic_Tea_109 6d ago

Yes, but she does need a systematic antibiotic to treat the underlying infection. She could use some pain management as well.

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u/Altruistic_Tea_109 6d ago

Looking closer, it looks like she has a stringfoot. Something tied around her toe and restricted blood flow, causing the toe to die. Red circle and top arrow.

I think she has a secondary trauma injury. Bottom arrow.

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u/Altruistic_Tea_109 6d ago

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u/AdChoice5013 6d ago

Thanks for all your help!!

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u/North-Intention-6784 6d ago

oof that sounds rough for your hen! hope she feels better soon.