She's not loving the sling at all. Keeps flapping like crazy trying to get out while she's in it. The leg holes seem plenty big, but I've noticed her toes are getting cool when she's in it (is that just the A/C because I have her in the house? or is her circulation getting cut off?). The vet said to keep her cool and dry, but I'm also watching the leg to ensure there isn't swelling and that it doesn't get cold to the touch, so when her toes cool off while in the sling, I worry. I'm still working on finding a way to do this where she's comfortable enough not to flail around. I'm worried she's going to hurt herself.
Right now I'm letting her sleep on the pine shavings in the coop with everyone else. She's been sleeping on the floor of the coop at night for her whole life and I know she's more comfortable with her friends and in familiar surroundings, but I plan to try the sling again tomorrow.
The vet is a small animal vet who is avian certified and is familiar with chickens. He re-positioned the tendon and put a pin in to help keep it in place. The leg is wrapped up as well. It's wrapped in a straight position for the next few days (we go back to the vet Monday), and she just can't do much except fall over with the one leg. I'm afraid she'll break her other leg or a wing or something else if I don't keep her fairly restricted, but I also don't want her to be uncomfortable. She's on antibiotics to try to ensure she doesn't get an infection and a painkiller (both twice a day). When I hold her, have her propped up, or in the sling, I can hand feed and water her. She has a good appetite and good stools. She just can't really get to food or water on her own right now.
