Hoping for some help from this wonderful community.

[farmsail]

From another thread (https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/broken-leg.1502641/#post-25146717):

Wow, super comprehensive!! Thanks for the link. A bit involved and scary, but I'll see what I can do.

 

[farmsail]

Aww poor girl..you have come to the right place a warm welcome

I'm really glad I found this forum. I'm really beating myself up for perhaps waiting too long to fix the injury. Thank you for the welcome.

 

[farmsail]

The leg is obviously broken. Splinting early on may have helped. When the bones puncture the skin like that, it is a compound fracture, which can allow bacteria to enter the bone and cause major infection. I am not a vet, and I don’t know if the leg can be saved, but I would try to see a vet for care, for splinting and antibiotics. Here is some reading about splinting legs in birds:
https://theiwrc.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/Duerr_Splinting_Manual_2010.pdf

With splinting, padding is important, then something stiff on each side, and wrapping with vet wrap or tape. Be careful getting vet wrap too tight. Since her leg is crooked, the bones need to be aligned which is best done by a vet or medical person. Here is a video that may be helpful:

Thank you. I'm feeling really bad that I didn't act earlier with splinting.

 

[farmsail]

Omgoodness poor baby! I'm sorry you're going through this, this place has a lot of knowledgeable people and I hope you're able to find the answers you need. Have you posted this in the emergency section of the forum?https://www.backyardchickens.com/forums/emergencies-diseases-injuries-and-cures.10/

I know!! It's heartbreaking to think of the sweet little babe suffering in any way. Some people say "it's just a chicken" but that's definitely not the case for me! I'll do everything I can. I'm brand new to the site and am still trying to figure out the different sections and where to post. Thanks so much, I really appreciate the link.

 

[Bonkerelli]

I haven't been able to take her to a vet yet and I completely agree that it's difficult to be certain without having an expert examine her. I was hoping that I could mend her myself, but that may be extremely difficult and I fear that I could make it worse.

I understand about money being tight about vets. Been there myself. There is several posts in this thread that could help you.. links and videos. Leg needs to be set least close to it and wrapped. Since its been a week it might be harder to move. It is possible that she would heal but might walk funny. Think the biggest worry is internal infection. Though you mentioned she is eating and drinking.. that is good! Do the best research you can and good luck to you! Let us know how it all turns out.

 

[Mrs J]

I'm really glad I found this forum. I'm really beating myself up for perhaps waiting too long to fix the injury. Thank you for the welcome.

Aww don’t beat yourself up your doing your best, we all get caught in these unexpected situations at times, your in the best hands for help and advice

 

[Grammy60]

Hello and welcome to BYC So happy you have joined us.

You've been given great information, poor girl you've come to the right place for help.

 

[sourland]

Welcome to BYC. Splinting the leg immediately would have been the best move. I would still try splinting it and hope for the best. Good luck.

 

[Kenneth Zweerink]

Welcome to BackYard Chickens. The Best of Luck with your Hen. And a Big Hello from Eastern Nebraska !

 

[farmsail]

I understand about money being tight about vets. Been there myself. There is several posts in this thread that could help you.. links and videos. Leg needs to be set least close to it and wrapped. Since its been a week it might be harder to move. It is possible that she would heal but might walk funny. Think the biggest worry is internal infection. Though you mentioned she is eating and drinking.. that is good! Do the best research you can and good luck to you! Let us know how it all turns out.

Absolutely and I can't thank you enough for taking the time to reply. I really appreciate the care from this community!! It's really refreshing to me in a world of uncertainty and a sense of disconnection. I thank you for your good vibes and well wishes. Updates to come.