Hock-Joints?

[FlyingNunFarm]

Thanks. I had that on him for 2 days and it seemed to get his legs to stay under him a lot more, but I do think it’s slipped tendon too, I both legs but I don’t know how to fix it. Believe it or not, he is somewhat trying to sit up now but he leans back on his elbows like he can’t straighten out his legs. Should I tape them straight (at his elbows?

In my opinion, and it is an opinion, it’s worth a try. I was trying to find how to fix slipped tendon. I wasn’t successful, yet...
If you straighten the legs does the chick squirm and get upset like it’s in pain? From what I remember the tendon needs put back in place then held in place.
Depending on how much time and energy you want to invest will depend on how you proceed.
I personally would be tempted to straighten the legs, tape them in place then put the chick in a sling. After that hobble the legs to keep them pulled under the chick.
As long as it can reach food and water and poop it could stay in a little chick sling for a little while.
Maybe 2 or 3 days and see how it is.

I’ll keep looking but as of now that’s my idea.

 

[Folly's place]

That hock joint looks like it might be infected; does it look better now? He's having a very tough time.
Mary

 

[FlyingNunFarm]

If you are going to try I would also add nutri-drench or sav-a-chick to the water. It won’t hurt. And could give it the boost it needs.

 

[Joanie1975]

That hock joint looks like it might be infected; does it look better now? He's having a very tough time.
Mary

No, those pictures are from now. I have been putting neosporin on them.

 

[Joanie1975]

In my opinion, and it is an opinion, it’s worth a try. I was trying to find how to fix slipped tendon. I wasn’t successful, yet...
If you straighten the legs does the chick squirm and get upset like it’s in pain? From what I remember the tendon needs put back in place then held in place.
Depending on how much time and energy you want to invest will depend on how you proceed.
I personally would be tempted to straighten the legs, tape them in place then put the chick in a sling. After that hobble the legs to keep them pulled under the chick.
As long as it can reach food and water and poop it could stay in a little chick sling for a little while.
Maybe 2 or 3 days and see how it is.

I’ll keep looking but as of now that’s my idea.

When I pinch to see about moving the tendon, nothing moves. It’s like knots. How hard do I pinch? Yes, he has a fit when I straighten them. ALSO, how straight is straight? I don’t want to straighten them too much

 

[FlyingNunFarm]

https://www.backyardchickens.com/ar...ith-a-slipped-tendon-one-chick’s-story.69353/

I found this

 

[FlyingNunFarm]

https://www.chickenheavenonearth.co...u-can-do-to-help-chicken-heaven-on-earth.html

This one too

 

[Joanie1975]

https://www.backyardchickens.com/ar...ith-a-slipped-tendon-one-chick’s-story.69353/

I found this

thank you.... I built this for him.