Broken Rooster

[Dannysgirl]

I just got home and it looks like my Roo has broken his leg. He will not walk on it. I am not sure how this has happened as he and the hens are secure in their coop. However, it isn’t slowing him down at all! He is still “interested” in the hens, if you get my drift. What do I do? Do I see if it will heal on its own as long as he doesn’t seem painful and is eating/drinking? Or do I put him down so he isn’t hurting? I need advice!

 

[6BeachChicks]

@Eggcessive @azygous @Wyorp Rock can help you. I wish you the best of luck with your rooster.

 

[Dannysgirl]

@Eggcessive @azygous @Wyorp Rock can help you. I wish you the best of luck with your rooster.

Thank you

 

[6BeachChicks]

Look up chicken slings, or chick chairs, it will help take the weight off his bad leg. I believe a half a baby aspirin is ok, but up to you.

 

[6BeachChicks]

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/using-aspirin-on-chickens.840411/

 

[6BeachChicks]

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/using-aspirin-on-chickens.840411/

There are the doses.

 

[Lenny loves chickens]

I just got home and it looks like my Roo has broken his leg. He will not walk on it. I am not sure how this has happened as he and the hens are secure in their coop. However, it isn’t slowing him down at all! He is still “interested” in the hens, if you get my drift. What do I do? Do I see if it will heal on its own as long as he doesn’t seem painful and is eating/drinking? Or do I put him down so he isn’t hurting? I need advice!

You can make splint. Do you have a pic?

 

[Eggcessive]

Do you have any pictures of his leg? Taking one while he is sleeping on the roost tonight or in the coop might be easier. How long ago did this happen? Are there any green bruising, redness, swelling, or broken skin on the leg?