houdanqueen
Chirping
- Jun 8, 2016
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I had to assist hatch a shrinkwrapped chick yesterday, and noticed once it fluffed out that it has curled feet, and one of its legs is twisted ( points in at the hock, and out at the feet). This of course has made it unable to get around.
I did splint the feet, and placed it in a small container to keep its legs in the right position until tomorrow, as It was impossible to band it in the right position.
I'm keeping a close eye on it, since it's unable to move and adjust its temperature, and am hopeful that tomorrow it will look a bit better.
I know there is a good possibility I'll need to cull this one, but was just looking for advice on what else I could do to give it a fighting chance. It has lots of spunk, and I want to give it my best before giving up. Any advice it appreciated.
I did splint the feet, and placed it in a small container to keep its legs in the right position until tomorrow, as It was impossible to band it in the right position.
I'm keeping a close eye on it, since it's unable to move and adjust its temperature, and am hopeful that tomorrow it will look a bit better.
I know there is a good possibility I'll need to cull this one, but was just looking for advice on what else I could do to give it a fighting chance. It has lots of spunk, and I want to give it my best before giving up. Any advice it appreciated.
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