Foot or Feet or Leg Issue

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Could you please take a look at her feet now? I’m worried she’s walking on the bone and going to have skin break down. Thank you!

 

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Last one!

 

[coach723]

If you are able to splint or boot the feet/ankles to maintain a more normal position, that is what I would do. It may mean long term splinting. I don't know if support for a longer period of time will help them become more normal or not, but if they will reposition, I would try. If they are not repositionable, then this may be permanent and not fixable. The longer it goes on, the more likely this will be permanent. I too would worry about her walking like that long term. It will probably make her more likely to develop bumblefoot, and it may possibly cause other problems to her legs or hips, especially if it gets worse. In one of the videos it appears that there is movement in the toes, so I would think there is still hope, if you can get them more normal positioned and stable with whatever apparatus you can manage. I think the best option would probably be something like the splints in post #31, as they would allow you to wrap above the ankle as well as the toes, and help keep the foot from rolling over. You may be able to fashion something home made that works. That is assuming you can still move the ankle to do that, and it hasn't stiffened or fused in the current position. If it won't move, then you would cause a lot of pain trying to do that. The only other option I can think of is an avian vet, which would be expensive I would imagine.

 

[Silked]

If you are able to splint or boot the feet/ankles to maintain a more normal position, that is what I would do. It may mean long term splinting. I don't know if support for a longer period of time will help them become more normal or not, but if they will reposition, I would try. If they are not repositionable, then this may be permanent and not fixable. The longer it goes on, the more likely this will be permanent. I too would worry about her walking like that long term. It will probably make her more likely to develop bumblefoot, and it may possibly cause other problems to her legs or hips, especially if it gets worse. In one of the videos it appears that there is movement in the toes, so I would think there is still hope, if you can get them more normal positioned and stable with whatever apparatus you can manage. I think the best option would probably be something like the splints in post #31, as they would allow you to wrap above the ankle as well as the toes, and help keep the foot from rolling over. You may be able to fashion something home made that works. That is assuming you can still move the ankle to do that, and it hasn't stiffened or fused in the current position. If it won't move, then you would cause a lot of pain trying to do that. The only other option I can think of is an avian vet, which would be expensive I would imagine.

Thank you!! Just purchased these.

 

[coach723]

Those look like they may work well, you may still have to wrap pretty good. Just check regularly for rubbing or any signs of tightness or circulation being cut off. I would continue with the B vitamins as well. Let us know how she does, if you think of it. Someone may come find this thread in the future and wonder how successful treatment has been. Fingers crossed. It may be weeks to months.

 

[Silked]

Those look like they may work well, you may still have to wrap pretty good. Just check regularly for rubbing or any signs of tightness or circulation being cut off. I would continue with the B vitamins as well. Let us know how she does, if you think of it. Someone may come find this thread in the future and wonder how successful treatment has been. Fingers crossed. It may be weeks to months.

Thank you! I’ll update for sure.

I’ll continue with the vitamins too. Is it fine if I sprinkle in the community chick feed? Or should the other chicks not get it? B complex with C over the B2 correct? I have both.

I was thinking maybe I should do a thin layer of vet wrap on her ankle and leg to protect from rubbing?

I did wrap too tight one day and her foot swelled a little I felt terrible!!

Thank you for the encouragement and information! It’s so helpful really.

 

[coach723]

I would do the B complex, thiamine and riboflavin are both important, and the rest of the B's may help as well. I would give directly to that bird, she needs the higher amount. Either just put it in her beak and push it back, she will swallow it (that's how I do all but the smallest of baby chicks) or mix in a small amount of moist feed so she eats it all. Definitely pad the foot/leg or the splint with something to help prevent rubbing, since the vet wrap sticks to itself it's fairly easy to get everything secure without having to make it too tight. Some gauze or mole skin may also help with padding and keeping the ankle stable. May take a little practice to get it just right. I would only wrap it just tight enough to keep everything in place as well as possible, swelling is always something to keep an eye out for. If you can get some bandage scissors (see below) those may come in handy for ease of removal when you need to change wrappings. The blunt tip will slide under the wrap so you can cut it without poking the leg or foot. I have a tiny pair that work great for around feet and toes. Amazon has loads of them, if you have a CVS or other drug store nearby, they may carry some.

 

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I would do the B complex, thiamine and riboflavin are both important, and the rest of the B's may help as well. I would give directly to that bird, she needs the higher amount. Either just put it in her beak and push it back, she will swallow it (that's how I do all but the smallest of baby chicks) or mix in a small amount of moist feed so she eats it all. Definitely pad the foot/leg or the splint with something to help prevent rubbing, since the vet wrap sticks to itself it's fairly easy to get everything secure without having to make it too tight. Some gauze or mole skin may also help with padding and keeping the ankle stable. May take a little practice to get it just right. I would only wrap it just tight enough to keep everything in place as well as possible, swelling is always something to keep an eye out for. If you can get some bandage scissors (see below) those may come in handy for ease of removal when you need to change wrappings. The blunt tip will slide under the wrap so you can cut it without poking the leg or foot. I have a tiny pair that work great for around feet and toes. Amazon has loads of them, if you have a CVS or other drug store nearby, they may carry some.
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Thank you! Great idea on using gauze for padding! I’ll do the B complex in a syringe and drop it on her beak. She doesn’t seem to mind it.

She was acting like she was in pain when I was reapplying her splint yesterday and she took it off twice. At least I’m guessing she took it off because I haven’t had an issue with it falling off. This morning the side of the toe that she walks on is a pale yellowish color and looks a little raw. Not red but the skin is just a different texture than the rest. She doesn’t like me touching it that’s for sure. I put a hydrocolloid bandage on it to cover it and pad it. Hopefully that’s fine? I also and ordered more hydrocolloid bandaids, Vetericyn and betadine and get them this afternoon but I don’t actually know if that’s what I should get or what I should do with them. Should I use them? Do I continue with the hydrocolloid bandage and resplint or just leave the bandage on there for a bit without the splint? I’ll look at the scissors too! Thank you again and again for your help!