Jun 23, 2018 #1 D Desari In the Brooder Joined May 14, 2018 Messages 19 Reaction score 16 Points 26 I have a chick with a broken leg, should I splint it, or should I tape his leg up to his body, or should I just euthanizing him?
I have a chick with a broken leg, should I splint it, or should I tape his leg up to his body, or should I just euthanizing him?
Jun 23, 2018 #2 Al Capon Songster Joined Dec 12, 2017 Messages 352 Reaction score 893 Points 206 Location Central OK I'd splint it and give it a chance..
Jun 23, 2018 #3 Eggcessive Wrangler Premium Feather Member 15 Years Friend Spirit Educator Joined Apr 3, 2011 Messages 85,343 Reaction score 88,163 Points 1,612 Location southern Ohio Do you have a picture? Where exactly is the leg broken? Is there swelling or bruising? How old is the chick? Here is some info on splinting: https://theiwrc.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/Duerr_Splinting_Manual_2010.pdf
Do you have a picture? Where exactly is the leg broken? Is there swelling or bruising? How old is the chick? Here is some info on splinting: https://theiwrc.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/Duerr_Splinting_Manual_2010.pdf
Jun 23, 2018 #4 Eggcessive Wrangler Premium Feather Member 15 Years Friend Spirit Educator Joined Apr 3, 2011 Messages 85,343 Reaction score 88,163 Points 1,612 Location southern Ohio
Jun 23, 2018 #5 Eggcessive Wrangler Premium Feather Member 15 Years Friend Spirit Educator Joined Apr 3, 2011 Messages 85,343 Reaction score 88,163 Points 1,612 Location southern Ohio Here is another link to read: https://www.animalwised.com/healing-a-fractured-bird-leg-how-to-make-a-splint-667.html
Here is another link to read: https://www.animalwised.com/healing-a-fractured-bird-leg-how-to-make-a-splint-667.html