Posey Broke Her Leg

[Bantammomma]

Hi all! Posey is my first chicky hatched to my chickens. She’s about 5 weeks old and as of yesterday, she cannot put weight on her left leg. I see no obvious injury, but breaking several bones myself, it seems she broke her “ankle.” I made a splint with a pad, q-tips, and band aids. She is certainly comfortable now, but any advice/suggestions are greatly appreciated by posey, mom, and myself! <3

 

[M-H-Fielding]

I once had a hen with a broken leg... I kept her separated and gave her plenty of food and water.
You could try putting electrolytes in the water.

 

[Bantammomma]

I once had a hen with a broken leg... I kept her separated and gave her plenty of food and water.
You could try putting electrolytes in the water.

Oh great idea, I will add electrolytes for sure! I’d originally planned to keep her inside a week. But I already don’t think that will be long enough. I took her outside today to see mom and it seems mom has moved on to winning our rooster back over. How long did you keep your hen inside? Thank you!

 

[M-H-Fielding]

Several weeks.. maybe about a month? She healed quickly once she was away from the flock and givin her fill of food. The electrolytes also helped.

 

[Chicken Poika]

How did the leg heal without any splints or anything? How did she sleep and did she try to get around?