I've got a four week old chick that has Perosis, or a slipped tendon in one leg. At two weeks, I noticed she was holding her leg out at a 90 degree angle from where it should be. I didn't know why, and by the time I found a remedy to fix it, it was too late. She now holds her leg out so that her foot is facing a complete 180 from where it should be. She's eating and drinking well, and doesn't seem to have any swelling or pain, but moving around is a chore for her. Will she have any quality of life, or will she just suffer?
I've never had to cull a chick before, and though I've already researched culling methods and have decided I will use the motor oil method that essentially makes them fall asleep and never wake up again, I would prefer to not have to cull. I was hoping her condition wouldn't get worse, but unfortunately it has, and I'm unsure if it's reached the point where not culling her would be cruel.
I've never had to cull a chick before, and though I've already researched culling methods and have decided I will use the motor oil method that essentially makes them fall asleep and never wake up again, I would prefer to not have to cull. I was hoping her condition wouldn't get worse, but unfortunately it has, and I'm unsure if it's reached the point where not culling her would be cruel.
