Chicks Legs Frozen Solid

[azygous]

It's a good idea to treat for shock. Electrolytes in the drinking water plus a bit of sugar. Gatoraid fits the bill.

 

[Welshies]

Okay, will do
. What about poop? Noticed that some of their poop was a little runny, kind of an oatmeal texture but not lumpy. Tan colored. Could this be due to stress?
So far at least 1 chick seems unaffected. She is the smallest, ironically, but has feeling in her feet and no blisters. Only 2 have blisters that I noticed.

 

[Blooie]

I'm sure you're tired of me by now, but I was scrolling through new posts and saw this...I'm not stalking you, really! I'm usually so confused by this new format I don't even know HOW to stalk! Maybe I can help with Scout's story - it's identical to what you are experiencing. Scroll through the chatty stuff... the meat of the article is Scout's frozen feet, how I treated them, the progression of the injury and subsequent damage, and hope for you and your chicks! Good luck!!

https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/frostbitten-feet-the-adventures-of-scout.67277/

 

[Laodicia]

https://www.webmd.com/first-aid/frostbite-treatment

I would thing that animal frost bite should be dealt with the same way as human. hope they all get better.

 

[Welshies]

I'm sure you're tired of me by now, but I was scrolling through new posts and saw this...I'm not stalking you, really! I'm usually so confused by this new format I don't even know HOW to stalk! Maybe I can help with Scout's story - it's identical to what you are experiencing. Scroll through the chatty stuff... the meat of the article is Scout's frozen feet, how I treated them, the progression of the injury and subsequent damage, and hope for you and your chicks! Good luck!!

https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/frostbitten-feet-the-adventures-of-scout.67277/

Wow, what a crazy story. Those "hot tub" pictures are just adorable. I will remove that splint, make sure the chick is healed, and give all chicks a nice epsom salt soak. I have faith in them- their appetites are huge and they are drinking lots.

 

[azygous]

Thanks for the encouraging update!

 

[micstrachan]

Great job and please continue to keep us updated.

 

[Blooie]

I'm glad it could help. He did love his hot tub and spa towel. Remember, that even if the feet look like they are healing, damage from freezing can show up later, as it did for Scout. I'm not saying that to discourage you - anyone who knows Scout and/or his story can tell you that his life was full and active when he grew up despite his stumpy feet. I just don't want you to be shocked if it happens and blame yourself if you start thinking you should have done more....you're dealing with frozen feet and there's only so much you CAN do.

 

[Welshies]

Thanks for the encouraging update!

I will keep updating. I'll take lots of pictures- maybe this can be a great story to share, just like Scout! That gives me some hope so thank you, Blooie.

 

[Blooie]

It was my pleasure! And by the way, if others offer advice, check it out! I had nothing to go on when it happened to Scout...by now there may be updated treatments or better ideas! Anything to save the chicks!!