Done!
The wire cutters worked instantly on the 'nub' of the zip ties.
As soon as that was compromised the rest of the zip tie slipped out quite easily.
2 of the girls are medicated and disinfected heavily, the other two seemed not much worse for wear.
I cannot thank you all enough.
I'm so...
THANK you both so much for your quick and helpful responses.
I am going to attempt it this afternoon after I've purchased both suture scissors and
Betadine.
I have just adopted 4 silky hens.
They all limp and on close inspection, the zip ties have grown into their legs, some very deep.
They are all about 4 months old.
Is there any way of removing them safely?
I fear the legs will drop off due to lack of circulation if their not removed ASAP.
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