yes he's been separated now since it happened. Im thinking I may do a silkie pen in the future. Funny thing is he's bigger than the mean rooster. But I'm getting rid of him anyway!
Ok!! Update on my boy!! Nothing broken!! 🎉🙌🏼🎉🙌🏼 Vet is sure that it’s a very bad soft tissue/ligament injury. We are trying some nsaids for a couple weeks and we will see how that works. He said only time on the nsaids will tel us if it’s repairable or not. He also said he does have a small case...
Also. DH had me cancel the necropsy. He heard some stories about how people get their flocks taken over by the state and it freaked him out. He was worried about the results. Now I’m really upset because we would know by now. 💔
Just a slight update. Motley is still eating and drinking. He’s been separated from the flock in a crate in the coop because I don’t want him hurt worse. I’ve tried to feel for any dislocation and have not had any luck. I have an appointment today with our avian vet to see if he can do an exam...
I’m going to go out and see if I can take some photos and a video. Also want to add that the last chick that was sick that we were getting a necropsy on lost both legs at the same time. Never just one leg like this. Don’t know if that matters.
Our boy Motley was hopped on by one of our bigger breed birds about 7-8 days ago. At first he was just limping around and carrying his R leg.
About 4 days ago I let everyone out and he wouldn't leave the coop. I carried him out and he was actually DRAGGING his toes/foot at this point. So I...