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    Help for Deformed Hen

    I really want to thank everyone for their time and thoughts on this situation. It's tough for both the bird and owner and I don't think any solution is going to be easy. I will make sure to pass on all of this information to my friend.
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    Help for Deformed Hen

    I completely understand your position and I agree. Though I think his emotions are overrunning his brain as things do when you become close to your animals. In his mind, since she is eating and drinking and moving around fine that it is an "acceptable" quality of life though that is very debatable.
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    Help for Deformed Hen

    I have recommended putting her down but I am afraid he is too attached to the hen and does not want to put her down unless a serious health issue were to arise. I don't think it can be corrected by this time, as one leg goes completely forward and the other one completely back the opposite way...
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    Help for Deformed Hen

    Hey guys I am posting on behalf of my friend who has a question if any of you guys could help. One of his hens in his flock was born with splay legs. He tried to correct it with splints but had no improvement. The flock was born in March so she is mature as of now but still can't walk. She eats...
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