I thought I should update this, since I got a reply on it.
I didn't have the heart to put down this chicken, Henrietta, she is one of my favorite hens, definitely a pet and well I have become way too attached to her, I know.
So I tried putting her legs back in and stuff but really I just...
Thank you carress... I'm gonna try to put aside my incredibly squeamish tendancies and try to put it back in. Just in case.
tommy, I tried to feel for broken bones.. but I dont think it is. The only broken bone I've ever seen, it was very obvious.. and even after feeling her whole leg (she...
I've heard lemon juice breaks down things.. .like if you have a fish bone in your throat that's too far down to reach, you can use lemon juice to break it down.. so although it's tart.. I think it was a good idea. I wonder if chickens taste tartness?
I can't imagine what else you could do...
Sorry, maybe I missed it. I read that whole thing, and the link but I dont see anything similar to my problem on there.
My hen is 5 years old.. not a chick.. and it's a dislocated knee... ??
I still have her in a cage in my living room eating biscuits and feed, but really dont know what to...
My 5 year old Barred Rock hen hurt her leg right at the point where her scales turn to feathers.. I guess it would be like her knee. the entire scaley part of her leg and foot just flops and her toes are just curled and useless. I dont know if it's broken or dislocated... I dont feel any...