Broken leg at the joint

[Tiranni]

Hello. We are relatively new to guineas and adore them. I have a 3 month old female that appears to have broken her leg at the joint. She won't put weight on it, and it is really loose at the joint area, unlike her good leg. We're not sure how it happened, as she hobbled back from free ranging in the evening to be cooped up.

She's in a kennel in our mudroom with food and water, and her leg is in a splint. She's alert, and seems normal except for her leg.

Culling is not even an option for us. I understand that guineas do alright with just one leg- in case this doesn't heal right.

Has anyone had experience with this? It's so hard to find good information on guineas. I've looked at the generic poultry guide to injuries that everyone posts, but it is not too helpful in this situation, and pretty generic. How long does it take for this type of wound to heal? Is there anything else we can do to help her be more comfortable?

 

[LaFemmeKatia]

It sounds like you are doing all the right things.

 

[casportpony]

Where exactly is the fracture?

 

[Tiranni]

Where exactly is the fracture?

It appears to be in the joint itself, or fairly close. We were wondering if she may have even dislocated it.

 

[casportpony]

It appears to be in the joint itself, or fairly close. We were wondering if she may have even dislocated it.

Which joint? Which bone?

 

[Mixed flock enthusiast]

Hello. We are relatively new to guineas and adore them. I have a 3 month old female that appears to have broken her leg at the joint. She won't put weight on it, and it is really loose at the joint area, unlike her good leg. We're not sure how it happened, as she hobbled back from free ranging in the evening to be cooped up.

She's in a kennel in our mudroom with food and water, and her leg is in a splint. She's alert, and seems normal except for her leg.

Culling is not even an option for us. I understand that guineas do alright with just one leg- in case this doesn't heal right.

Has anyone had experience with this? It's so hard to find good information on guineas. I've looked at the generic poultry guide to injuries that everyone posts, but it is not too helpful in this situation, and pretty generic. How long does it take for this type of wound to heal? Is there anything else we can do to help her be more comfortable? View attachment 2315957

Guineas have more delicate legs than chickens, but treatment of leg injuries is similar. I’m glad that @casportpony is on this thread to help you come up with a plan for your hen!

 

[Tiranni]

Which joint? Which bone?

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The ankle joint.

 

[casportpony]

It's unlikely to be the joint, can you try to figure out if it's above or below the joint? And can you post pictures of how you splinted it?

 

[Tiranni]

It's unlikely to be the joint, can you try to figure out if it's above or below the joint? And can you post pictures of how you splinter it?

Sure. Give me a bit, I need to recruit my hubby to help hold her. She's none too happy about being handled.

 

[Tiranni]

It's unlikely to be the joint, can you try to figure out if it's above or below the joint? And can you post pictures of how you splinter it?

So we re-wrapped her leg, and took pictures of what we've done. It seems broken or wobbly right above her ankle area (above my pointer finger in the picture).

We made a sort of wedge out of cotton and bandage for between the joint area.

Here's a video of the "wobbly" spot on her leg.

We made a hammock with leg holes for her, as she was pooping all over herself.