HELP chick broken leg?

[MysteryChicken]

Maybe I need a tighter elastic? Or something to make his leg stay forward?

Alittle tighter, & set on the shanks. Not too tight, so there's some wiggle room.

 

[MysteryChicken]

He won't bend his hock(?) to bring leg forward ?

You may have to manipulate it gently.

 

[ForTheLoveOfSilkies]

Alittle tighter, & set on the shanks. Not too tight, so there's some wiggle room.

I'll have to try find a smaller elastic.. but not too small

 

[ForTheLoveOfSilkies]

It keeps getting stuck face down both legs backwards

 

[MysteryChicken]

It keeps getting stuck face down both legs backwardsView attachment 2985769

Okay, it may not work in this case, especially with a broody.

Hopefully someone else will have a better idea.

 

[ForTheLoveOfSilkies]

I tried tighter and he just can't walk at all unless I'm there holding him up

 

[MysteryChicken]

I tried tighter and he just can't walk at all unless I'm there holding him upView attachment 2985807View attachment 2985808

That's what hobbles are supposed to do. Keep the legs close. Shouldn't need to wear them any longer then 24hrs. It'll help with realigning the hip joints.

 

[ForTheLoveOfSilkies]

That's what hobbles are supposed to do. Keep the legs close. Shouldn't need to wear them any longer then 24hrs. It'll help with realigning the hip joints.

He can't walk though at all, was the loose one better then. I think all this stress will kill him

 

[ForTheLoveOfSilkies]

 

[ForTheLoveOfSilkies]

He can't get his legs under him