I'm happy to report Legs, the rooster who almost four weeks ago had a leg injury that let me turn the leg around backwards with no visible pain when examining it, is almost fully recovered.
He's play fighting other juvenile roosters, flying from porch railings, and running to me when he sees me...
Found my almost grown chicken laying on her stomach, but one leg was extended and dangles uselessly when I pick her up. I tried gently feeling around it, and found I could turn it all the way backwards. She didn't seem to feel it.
And ideas? Thanks!
Likely the duckling just thought it was choking. Some chickens do similar things when swallowing huge chunks of food/mice, but once they work it down it's fine.
Sorry to hear about your bird! I've seen so many animals die while ranching, I've lost count. While I'm no longer emotional about it, it's sad all the same.
A goose I bought had had her mate killed by Round Up on grass. It could likely be the poisoning or even just an internal failure. We've had...