Chicken sling time limit?

[Aunt Angus]

I would take him out every few hours to lie down, rest or stretch, and at night to sleep. Slings are not meant to be used constantly. If he tries to escape it raise it up higher so that his feet do not touch the floor. If he fights it too much, don’t use it. Do you know what his injury is?

Good to know! @Eggcessive is the best! I'm glad you're getting advice from those more educated. I will keep this in mind for the future.

But I'm glad it seems to be keeping him from thrashing about.

 

[Boobumpbeanbear]

We actually just took him out for the night and he seemed quite annoyed, he definitely seemed to get some relief from the sling and was able to stand and walk a few steps without limping when he first came out. He seems to have settled for the night now. Thank you for your help.

 

[Aunt Angus]

Keep us posted! I hope he mends.

 

[Boobumpbeanbear]

Thank you

 

[Bertie B]

He actually seems alot calmer in it and is alot more happy in himself.

Hello Can you tell me how you made the sling for your hurt chicken please?

 

[Boobumpbeanbear]

Hello Can you tell me how you made the sling for your hurt chicken please?

Sorry for the late reply. It was actually just an old piece of curtain that we cut 2 legs out of for the chicken to fit into then tied it to the top bit of a dog crate to hold him up, then made it more comfortable when it was in place.

 

[Eggcessive]

Hello Can you tell me how you made the sling for your hurt chicken please?

Have you seen this 4 page thread of designs including a design in post 11 and a video in post 12?
https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/versions-of-chick-chairs-please.1166308/
It always helps when people post pictures of their slings.

 

[JayQ]

Hi! how’s your chicken? is he still using his sling?