Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock

[bgmathteach]

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Fig, awhile after I found her on her side, and to all appearances dead. Cold and molting silkies don't mix well I guess.

I hope she is doing well now, she is a cutie - molt and all!

 

[bgmathteach]

He sure was. My fake BR
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Isn't he a Cuckoo Marans?

either way, a handsome boy

 

[bgmathteach]

Do you lot have any idea how long it takes for a broken wing on a chicken to heal?

Well splinted, it should be good in 2 weeks. Maybe less, but I would be sure to have it splinted for at least 2 weeks.

 

[bgmathteach]

Ok- one of the SLW appears to have fractured her humerus. I currently have it in a "sling"

Splint it to hold the bones rigid so it can knit together. A sling won't hold it stable enough for it to knit properly.

 

[bgmathteach]

She doesn't appear to be in much pain after I wrapped it. I followed this guide.
https://theiwrc.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/Duerr_Splinting_Manual_2010.pdf

I've read the area on wings. If possible, actually put a splint (small tongue depressor or something similar), and wrap it - carefully weaving between wing feathers for the wrapping..Then make sure when you wrap that whole thing to the body, that the wing is aligned properly ( not twisted inward). Maybe putting a small roll between/folded wash cloth.

I hope she heals well!! Broken bones in chickens are tough. If it isn't shattered, and is set so it knits reasonably close to the position it should be in, she should be okay!

 

[BY Bob]

shes beautiful chicken

I agree!

 

[Cold-Blood]

Are you lot trying to mess with the mods minds? I'm seeing a lot of informatives .

 

[featherhead007]

Are you lot trying to mess with the mods minds? I'm seeing a lot of informatives .

We tend to see what we want to see:

 

[featherhead007]

We tend to see what we want to see:
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[Cold-Blood]

We tend to see what we want to see:
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Taxidermy chicken?