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How long do you keep hobbles on???

Discussion in 'Emergencies / Diseases / Injuries and Cures' started by tia, May 6, 2011.

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  1. May 6, 2011 #1
    tia

    tia Chillin' With My Peeps

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    I had a duckling with splayed legs. I have had hobbles on for about three days. How long should I keep them on. It seems to be doing fine now and gets around pretty good. It is on a non-slip surface too.
     
  3. May 6, 2011 #2
    duckyfromoz

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    The earlier you hobble them the quicker they recover in my experience - if it can walk normally now- leave them off..... but watch carefully for any re- occurrence.
     

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