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post #11 of 24
6/16/12 at 2:06pm

Would a rubber spatula work for the foot?

LF: Col W., Cochins. Projects: Blue CW, Birchen W.  B: OEGB, Rosecomb, d'Anvers.

"Speak kind words; hear kind echos."  "When you get to your wit's end, you'll find God lives there."  

"Speak when you are angry and you will make the best speech you will ever regret." 

Fabric Temptress - http://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/viewtopic.php?pid=3104712#p3104712
 

 

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LF: Col W., Cochins. Projects: Blue CW, Birchen W.  B: OEGB, Rosecomb, d'Anvers.

"Speak kind words; hear kind echos."  "When you get to your wit's end, you'll find God lives there."  

"Speak when you are angry and you will make the best speech you will ever regret." 

Fabric Temptress - http://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/viewtopic.php?pid=3104712#p3104712
 

 

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post #12 of 24
6/16/12 at 4:23pm
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Originally Posted by NanaKat View Post

Would a rubber spatula work for the foot?


Good idea...it may at that. I will pick up a spare one at the store tomorrow!

Mom to 3 human children, 2 golden retrievers, 1 cat, 3 goats, 1 horse, 100+ chickens (Ameraucanas, BCM, Dark Cornish, BR, Orpingtons, Easter Eggers, RIR, & GNH), 19 ducks (runner, pekin, khaki, cayuga, silver appleyard, welsh harlequin), 14 Buff Saddleback Pomeranian & 2 Toulouse Geese, 13 turkeys, 3 guinea fowl, 4 guinea pigs, & a Senegal parrot.

 

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Mom to 3 human children, 2 golden retrievers, 1 cat, 3 goats, 1 horse, 100+ chickens (Ameraucanas, BCM, Dark Cornish, BR, Orpingtons, Easter Eggers, RIR, & GNH), 19 ducks (runner, pekin, khaki, cayuga, silver appleyard, welsh harlequin), 14 Buff Saddleback Pomeranian & 2 Toulouse Geese, 13 turkeys, 3 guinea fowl, 4 guinea pigs, & a Senegal parrot.

 

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post #13 of 24
6/16/12 at 6:03pm

If you are looking for something rigid, but still has some flexibility, you can get a scrap road bicycle tire from a bicycle shop for free.

My menagerie includes 5 horses, 3 dogs, 4 cats, 32 geese (dewlap toulouse & african) and 10 ducks (muscovy, ancona, cayuga & silver appleyard).

NPIP Certified- #UT-179

Spirit's story: http://www.backyardchickens.com/t/725035/spirit-the-amazing-grey-dewlap-toulouse-gander/
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My menagerie includes 5 horses, 3 dogs, 4 cats, 32 geese (dewlap toulouse & african) and 10 ducks (muscovy, ancona, cayuga & silver appleyard).

NPIP Certified- #UT-179

Spirit's story: http://www.backyardchickens.com/t/725035/spirit-the-amazing-grey-dewlap-toulouse-gander/
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post #14 of 24
6/20/12 at 12:17pm

How is Griffin doing today?

LF: Col W., Cochins. Projects: Blue CW, Birchen W.  B: OEGB, Rosecomb, d'Anvers.

"Speak kind words; hear kind echos."  "When you get to your wit's end, you'll find God lives there."  

"Speak when you are angry and you will make the best speech you will ever regret." 

Fabric Temptress - http://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/viewtopic.php?pid=3104712#p3104712
 

 

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LF: Col W., Cochins. Projects: Blue CW, Birchen W.  B: OEGB, Rosecomb, d'Anvers.

"Speak kind words; hear kind echos."  "When you get to your wit's end, you'll find God lives there."  

"Speak when you are angry and you will make the best speech you will ever regret." 

Fabric Temptress - http://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/viewtopic.php?pid=3104712#p3104712
 

 

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post #15 of 24
6/20/12 at 1:33pm
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Thanks for asking NanaKat: How are your two doing?

 

Well, Griffin hasn't flipped on his back in three days, which is really good news. We have his primary living quarters (large guinea pig cage) set up so that his food and water and hanging on the side half way to the top. This seems to help him. I've worked out some of the bugs with the prosthetic: Made an ace bandage cover for it and sewed 5/8 velcro strapping to it for closures. I have an idea for a totally different design and will work on it over the weekend.

 

He is definitely stunted: His hatchmate is nearly twice his size and feathered at least 3x's as much as Griffin. However, he has had no repeat fevers and is quite active on his daily 40 minute swims in the pond. When he is done he paddles to the shore and comes to me. I will dry him with his towel and let him graze for a bit before bringing him inside to his house. One day at a time.

 

The state vet is coming Friday morning to test my flocks for my NPIP certification. I am busy trying to get everything organized for his visit, so it goes smoothly. I won't be working on any improvements to Griffin's "leg" till after the visit is over. I'll post photos of any new designs next week.

Mom to 3 human children, 2 golden retrievers, 1 cat, 3 goats, 1 horse, 100+ chickens (Ameraucanas, BCM, Dark Cornish, BR, Orpingtons, Easter Eggers, RIR, & GNH), 19 ducks (runner, pekin, khaki, cayuga, silver appleyard, welsh harlequin), 14 Buff Saddleback Pomeranian & 2 Toulouse Geese, 13 turkeys, 3 guinea fowl, 4 guinea pigs, & a Senegal parrot.

 

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Mom to 3 human children, 2 golden retrievers, 1 cat, 3 goats, 1 horse, 100+ chickens (Ameraucanas, BCM, Dark Cornish, BR, Orpingtons, Easter Eggers, RIR, & GNH), 19 ducks (runner, pekin, khaki, cayuga, silver appleyard, welsh harlequin), 14 Buff Saddleback Pomeranian & 2 Toulouse Geese, 13 turkeys, 3 guinea fowl, 4 guinea pigs, & a Senegal parrot.

 

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post #16 of 24
6/20/12 at 2:16pm
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Thanks for asking NanaKat: How are your two doing?

 

Well, Griffin hasn't flipped on his back in three days, which is really good news. We have his primary living quarters (large guinea pig cage) set up so that his food and water and hanging on the side half way to the top. This seems to help him. I've worked out some of the bugs with the prosthetic: Made an ace bandage cover for it and sewed 5/8 velcro strapping to it for closures. I have an idea for a totally different design and will work on it over the weekend.

 

He is definitely stunted: His hatchmate is nearly twice his size and feathered at least 3x's as much as Griffin. However, he has had no repeat fevers and is quite active on his daily 40 minute swims in the pond. When he is done he paddles to the shore and comes to me. I will dry him with his towel and let him graze for a bit before bringing him inside to his house. One day at a time.

 

The state vet is coming Friday morning to test my flocks for my NPIP certification. I am busy trying to get everything organized for his visit, so it goes smoothly. I won't be working on any improvements to Griffin's "leg" till after the visit is over. I'll post photos of any new designs next week.

He is definitely bonding with you in spite of all the treatment he has required.  Glad to read he isn't getting grouchy about things.

 

Good luck with the testing.

 

Cindy

Geese:  Embden, Gray Saddleback Pomeranians

Chickens:  Australorp, Bantam Cochin, Delaware, Buff Orpingtons and Speckled Sussex

Dogs:  Australian Shepherd, Catahoula   Cats:  Tuxedo

Looking For:  Barnevelder

My Blog:  http://plantcityhomestead.blogspot.com/

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Geese:  Embden, Gray Saddleback Pomeranians

Chickens:  Australorp, Bantam Cochin, Delaware, Buff Orpingtons and Speckled Sussex

Dogs:  Australian Shepherd, Catahoula   Cats:  Tuxedo

Looking For:  Barnevelder

My Blog:  http://plantcityhomestead.blogspot.com/

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post #17 of 24
6/21/12 at 7:52am

Glad to hear Griffin is improving.  He has a great Mom!

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I bet the state vet would be imressed with your owrk on the prosthetic limb.

 

Ninya and Charlotte are growing like weeds...will post some new pictures on the thread.

LF: Col W., Cochins. Projects: Blue CW, Birchen W.  B: OEGB, Rosecomb, d'Anvers.

"Speak kind words; hear kind echos."  "When you get to your wit's end, you'll find God lives there."  

"Speak when you are angry and you will make the best speech you will ever regret." 

Fabric Temptress - http://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/viewtopic.php?pid=3104712#p3104712
 

 

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LF: Col W., Cochins. Projects: Blue CW, Birchen W.  B: OEGB, Rosecomb, d'Anvers.

"Speak kind words; hear kind echos."  "When you get to your wit's end, you'll find God lives there."  

"Speak when you are angry and you will make the best speech you will ever regret." 

Fabric Temptress - http://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/viewtopic.php?pid=3104712#p3104712
 

 

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post #18 of 24
12/30/12 at 11:19am

We have an Embden goose who is being fitted with a prosthetic leg right now.  Cosmo lost his leg due to a fishing line injury.  We are working with an avian vet and a specialist from Duke University to have a leg made for Cosmo.  You can follow his progress on our facebook page

 

http://www.facebook.com/cwrescue

 

he has already had two fittings and Duke is building him a leg that will be ready in about two weeks.

Duck Rescue in NC ~ www.cwrescue.org
Duck Rescue outside NC ~ www.duckrescue.org
email waterfowlrescue@aol.com
Phone 704-668-9486
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Duck Rescue in NC ~ www.cwrescue.org
Duck Rescue outside NC ~ www.duckrescue.org
email waterfowlrescue@aol.com
Phone 704-668-9486
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post #19 of 24
12/30/12 at 3:05pm
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Originally Posted by waterfowlrescue View Post

We have an Embden goose who is being fitted with a prosthetic leg right now.  Cosmo lost his leg due to a fishing line injury.  We are working with an avian vet and a specialist from Duke University to have a leg made for Cosmo.  You can follow his progress on our facebook page

 

http://www.facebook.com/cwrescue

 

he has already had two fittings and Duke is building him a leg that will be ready in about two weeks.

That is just so wonderful, will he stay at the rescue after he is fitted or will he be put up for adoption? 

Living in the Beautiful Mountains of Western N.C.. with 16 chickens= EE's, Game, Cochin bantams,Light Brahma,  13Muscovy ducks, 1Embden Gander,1 Toulouse goose, 3 mini Dachshunds, 1 mixed breed, pond goldfish,  and a wonderful Husband who makes it all possible..♥

 



 

~~http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9jYLTn4fKYQ~~

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Living in the Beautiful Mountains of Western N.C.. with 16 chickens= EE's, Game, Cochin bantams,Light Brahma,  13Muscovy ducks, 1Embden Gander,1 Toulouse goose, 3 mini Dachshunds, 1 mixed breed, pond goldfish,  and a wonderful Husband who makes it all possible..♥

 



 

~~http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9jYLTn4fKYQ~~

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post #20 of 24
1/2/13 at 8:11am
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That is awesome Rescue: Glad you were able to find someone to help the goose. Good luck!

 

Sadly, I wish our story would have had a happy ending like yours. We ended up having to put our poor Griffen to sleep. Due to the way he laid because of his leg while he was growing, his body was very twisted and deformed. It got to the point where he could no longer swim or walk on the prosthetic. He was stuck in the goose high chair with wheels we made for him, but could only make that go in circles. His flattened form was affecting the way he breathed and ate, which meant he wasn't keeping his weight up. It was a sad day and we buried him in the flower bed in front of the house in a shoebox. I will always miss the little guy.

Mom to 3 human children, 2 golden retrievers, 1 cat, 3 goats, 1 horse, 100+ chickens (Ameraucanas, BCM, Dark Cornish, BR, Orpingtons, Easter Eggers, RIR, & GNH), 19 ducks (runner, pekin, khaki, cayuga, silver appleyard, welsh harlequin), 14 Buff Saddleback Pomeranian & 2 Toulouse Geese, 13 turkeys, 3 guinea fowl, 4 guinea pigs, & a Senegal parrot.

 

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Mom to 3 human children, 2 golden retrievers, 1 cat, 3 goats, 1 horse, 100+ chickens (Ameraucanas, BCM, Dark Cornish, BR, Orpingtons, Easter Eggers, RIR, & GNH), 19 ducks (runner, pekin, khaki, cayuga, silver appleyard, welsh harlequin), 14 Buff Saddleback Pomeranian & 2 Toulouse Geese, 13 turkeys, 3 guinea fowl, 4 guinea pigs, & a Senegal parrot.

 

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