Damaged foot

[Big Red Roosters]

Got him in the bantam coop, he is adjusting quite well. He likes looking at the hens, he hasn't seen one since February
It's a see-no-touch setup, that way he doesn't get lonely.

 

[ChickNanny13]

No expert here but what if you were to tape his feet/toes flat, bandage (Vet Wrap) like for a sprain & keep him in tonight where it's warm. The idea of putting him in a crate in the coop's a good idea so he's still with his flock, won't get picked on but only if it's warm.

He did hurt his middle toe, the scale looks pulled back, maybe some Neosporin (no pain relief), keep a close eye for infection. Does look like it got caught & he pulled to get free, poor thing. Hoping a good nights rest & pampering things will look better tomorrow

Keep us updated

 

[aart]

Got him in the bantam coop, he is adjusting quite well

Good for him to rest....are his toes still all curled up?

 

[Eggcessive]

If you are having freezing temperatures the metal ladder would be very prone to cause frostbite. I would take that on out or pad it with towels or old carpet. Foam meat packages from the grocery can be doubled and cut to shape, and you can make a chicken shoe splint with tape to place his toes in a normal position so they heal. This link in pages 23 and 24 show how to make a shoe splint:
https://theiwrc.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/Duerr_Splinting_Manual_2010.pdf

 

[MissChick@dee]

Do you think you’ll be able to get some vet wrap and flatten out his toes/foot?
It’s super easy to cut into strips and it adheres to itself so it’s easy to use. You can find it everywhere from the tack department @the feed store to Walmart. Best wishes

 

[Big Red Roosters]

Nothing but bad news. I may have to put him down. A day after I posted his the electricity went out so there was no heat in the coop. There was damage to his other foot which appeared fine externally. I had the one wrapped and he was beginning to walk normal, but it was -15° and both feet have turned black and stiff since. No one else in the coop suffered any frost bite, so it has to be because of his injury they were frostbit. The garage is just as cold so I thought it would be better with the body heat of other birds instead of alone in the garage. I have a toeless rooster, but no feetless chickens, is it too cruel to let him go on? He's still active and friendly, but I dont want him suffering.

 

[Eggcessive]

So sorry to hear about the second foot being frostbitten. Can you post any pictures of his feet now? It can take a few weeks for the permanent damage to be known with frostbite. There have been a few threads here on BYC from several years past of chickens who have lost both feet. One became a house chicken, and another was going to get some artificial legs. I think it would be difficult for one to lead a normal life with both feet missing, but it depends on how you feel about caring for him as a handicapped chicken.

 

[Big Red Roosters]

Sorry, I had forgotten to update this thread. I had to put him down, the frostbite began climbing up his feet and starting killing both his legs. I can't care for that kind of injury and decided it was best to put him out of his misery. I've since got a different ladder in the coop, everyone else seems fine.

 

[aart]

Sorry, I had forgotten to update this thread. I had to put him down, the frostbite began climbing up his feet and starting killing both his legs. I can't care for that kind of injury and decided it was best to put him out of his misery. I've since got a different ladder in the coop, everyone else seems fine.

Well, not like-like...but kudos and condolences for making the good but tough decision.

 

[Eggcessive]

I am so sorry for your loss, but it is very difficult when they lose both legs. You did the best for him.