How to wrap a chickens foot by yourself?

[Utterparadise]

I am wondering if anyone knows of a contraption that I can put my chicken in so I can care for it without another person?

does something like this exist?

I’m thinking like a baby swaddle? Haha

I need to wrap my chickens foot and it’s hard to find someone to help me.

 

[Wyorp Rock]

Swaddling will work.
I just usually stand the bird on a table, so I'm comfortable and they are too. Drape an arm over them and "capture" them with my elbow. This allows me to use both hands most of the time.
Have all your supplies ready and within easy reach. Vet wrap cut into strips, etc.

What's wrong with your chicken's foot? Photos?

 

[Utterparadise]

Swaddling will work.
I just usually stand the bird on a table, so I'm comfortable and they are too. Drape an arm over them and "capture" them with my elbow. This allows me to use both hands most of the time.
Have all your supplies ready and within easy reach. Vet wrap cut into strips, etc.

What's wrong with your chicken's foot? Photos?

Okay. I’ll keep trying. I have two chickens that have bumblefoot in both feet. I followed protocol and removed the core. I have cleaned well and applied ointment and wrapped the feet in gauze etc. I try to check every 3 days and re wrap. It’s just tough to find a helper. I was hoping there was a squeeze for chickens out there like there is for cattle

 

[Ridgerunner]

I wrap them in a large towel or small blanket. Wrap it around their wings, that pretty much immobilizes them. You can cover their head if you wish but I don't. A couple of wraps around their body and you are good to go.

I always hold on to the leg I'm working on with one hand just in case they react but they almost never do. I use this method when putting zip ties on their legs to identify them or removing tight zip ties. Also when trimming toe nails (claws) or spurs.

 

[Wyorp Rock]

Okay. I’ll keep trying. I have two chickens that have bumblefoot in both feet. I followed protocol and removed the core. I have cleaned well and applied ointment and wrapped the feet in gauze etc. I try to check every 3 days and re wrap. It’s just tough to find a helper. I was hoping there was a squeeze for chickens out there like there is for cattle

Vet wrap is easier to work with than gauze, but if that's what you have then go for it.
Rolling them up like a burrito in a towel will work too - experiment with different methods when treating your birds, you'll find one that's just right for you.

 

[Utterparadise]

I wrap them in a large towel or small blanket. Wrap it around their wings, that pretty much immobilizes them. You can cover their head if you wish but I don't. A couple of wraps around their body and you are good to go.

I always hold on to the leg I'm working on with one hand just in case they react but they almost never do. I use this method when putting zip ties on their legs to identify them or removing tight zip ties. Also when trimming toe nails (claws) or spurs.

Okay! I don’t know why I didn’t think of that. I’ll do that. I’ll wrap her in a blanket. Hope for the best!
Thank you!!!!

 

[Utterparadise]

Vet wrap is easier to work with than gauze, but if that's what you have then go for it.
Rolling them up like a burrito in a towel will work too - experiment with different methods when treating your birds, you'll find one that's just right for you.

Yes! I have the vet wrap too! I didn’t know what it was called! Thank you. I still wish someone would invite a squeeze for chickens

 

[Wyorp Rock]

Yes! I have the vet wrap too! I didn’t know what it was called! Thank you. I still wish someone would invite a squeeze for chickens

Well. Maybe you could invent one, but you would have to be careful of all 9 of their air sacs

 

[rosemarythyme]

I swaddle using an old pair of jeans - don't laugh. You put the crotch of the pants over their back, and then just wrap the pant legs under and around and voila, chicken wrap.

 

[sewingkitty1170]

I've always wrapped with microfiber bar towels over the wings, and then held the feet. the microfiber is slightly stretchy and stays in place better because it sticks to itself. I've been able to place them on their backs on my lap once they're swaddled.