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Discussion in 'Emergencies / Diseases / Injuries and Cures' started by flea, Oct 29, 2013.

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  1. Oct 29, 2013 #1
    flea

    flea Out Of The Brooder

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    I got this bantam rooster last week & Terri days ago I let him outside to run around & outta no where my ten pound Rhode Island Red rooster came out of no where & pounced on him. The bantam has a left broken leg. What can I do!?
     
  3. Oct 29, 2013 #2
    Folly's place

    Folly's place Overrun With Chickens

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    Get the leg splinted or fixed if possible, or kill him. Mary
     
  5. Oct 29, 2013 #3
    Eggcessive

    Eggcessive Chicken Obsessed Premium Member

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  7. Oct 29, 2013 #4
    flea

    flea Out Of The Brooder

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    Thanks for responding, he is in the woodshed by him self in a cage. The link was very helpful, thanks!! One more question, is there anything I can give him for pain?
     
  9. Oct 29, 2013 #5
    ten chicks

    ten chicks Chillin' With My Peeps

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    For pain you can give a baby aspirin 81mg or a reg 325mg aspirin,dose is 25mg per lb of body weight,crush a place in water(my preference)or sprinkle over feed.
     
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  11. Oct 29, 2013 #6
    flea

    flea Out Of The Brooder

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    Thank you! I'll pick some up tomorrow.
     

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