My chicken's leg is swollen with fluid. Is amputation needed?

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Hello! My sweet rescued chicken with multiple broken bones (one bone protruding from her knee) had been doing well for months until recently when her knee started filling up fluids. Been giving antibiotics and prednisone but its not sudsiding yet. Her leg was joined in a wrong position by our local vet who was really helpful but has less idea about poultry treatment. Though shes still laying eggs, I can see her uncomfortable n her leg in pain. Should I ask the vet to ampute it? Plz advice n help. Pet's info: Bird | Unknown - Bird | Female | 4.4 lbs

Jessica Desrosiers · Accepted Answer

Going to the vet and having the fluid drained may be a good first step to see if it helps kick the leg back into healing and provides some overall relief for your hen. If it continues to fill back up, or worsens, then amputation may be needed, however it is best if your vet examines it as they know the ongoing case best and can better make that determination. If you do end up needing to amputate the leg, making sure Greyee has easy access to food, water, nest boxes and perches so that she can adjust to the change is best.

My chicken's leg is swollen with fluid. Is amputation needed?

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