Start your own thread there. We have so many people who have gone through so much with their birds, and gone to heroic measures to save them. Don't give up too quickly. But, I do agree, if you can't do anything else, you must do the right thing for her. She cannot live being that lame in the long run. Can you make her a chicken chair to keep her off it in the meantime?
Oh I am so sorry. I don't know enough to be helpful. But I feel your pain and sending you many hugs.
In general that final arrangement is how they always wind up. That is what caused me so much consternation the other night. It is an odd thing when they are not in these spots.That was interesting to see how each one decides where to roost, do they pick the same spot each night ?
A sling might be a better option. You can use fabric to support her and let the leg dangle for now. Maybe @Kris5902 is around. I believe she has done a sling before.Start your own thread there. We have so many people who have gone through so much with their birds, and gone to heroic measures to save them. Don't give up too quickly. But, I do agree, if you can't do anything else, you must do the right thing for her. She cannot live being that lame in the long run. Can you make her a chicken chair to keep her off it in the meantime?
Oh no! Poor rocket! I don’t know how to reset it, but are you familiar with chicken slings? Also, I can’t recall whether an avian vet is an option for you? Did you post photos and/or video on the emergency forum? BYC has plenty of experience to help you. Can you tell if it’s joint or bone?Sad day for my little "Rocket" She jumped down from her high perch, landed wrong and snapped her left leg in half at the knee. (I don't know what to do, her whole leg doesn't work anymore) She's also in a bad molt to make matters worse!
Avian vets are not an option near me. Her knee joint snapped from her lower leg, I set it back in place and splinted the whole area. (This hen, would hop on one leg, if she had to). Beautiful stubborn hen. she's resting now, and she will eat. This always happens to me, just when my birds are all happy, and well, stuff like this steals the joy! (I'm very discouraged at the moment)
Oh, yes. That's what I meant. Didn't say it right.
I am just so sorry this happened. Sometimes it's just hard caring for these gentle little dinosaurs. I sure hope the splint works.
The cameras were very helpful with seeing this kind of stuff without intruding.We never done any checking to see who sleeps by who
