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I suspect you are in somewhat uncharted territory here, since most members allow their birds' feet to auto-amputate instead of paying to take the surgical route. I briefly searched BYC to locate a surgical amputation thread, but didn't find anything to help answer your questions. However, you...

Pulling down on a chicken's wattles will cause them to open their beak. But since most Easter Eggers don't have wattles, I simply pull down on the skin underneath their beaks when i need to give a pill, tubefeed, etc. You probably already know this, but just in case (or for future others who...

I'm so glad to know the surgery went well!! :weeAlso amazed the bill was only $100. Sounds like you have a great vet who still charges an affordable fee; that combination is hard to find in this day and age. Polly is adorable! Please keep updating her progress; your experience and knowledge...

Is the one toe flexible or stiff? In the second picture of your post 26, it looks like there is potentially viable tissue connecting the toe to the shank. How does the bottom of the toe look? If also pink, and if the toe is flexible, she may keep the toe. While debriding is done with...

Below is a thread with lots of pictures of slings and chairs people have made. If your chick struggles to escape her sling or chair, you may need to improvise using your own idea. Slings and chairs aren't normally intended for full-time use, though they can be used full-time if a bird is...

From your description and the photos, I think the darker color is completely normal. Many Easter Eggers hatch with lighter colored legs (with a darker wash) that turn to slate/blue/green during the first few weeks. Purebred splash Ameraucaunas as well as splash Easter eggers are often born...

You said she is an Easter Egger. What color is her other (healthy) leg?

How is your chick doing?