Hurt leg

[HayleyCrum]

Oh, Honey, he's not going to die. We aren't going to let that happen. He's def hurt.

okay i hope not i dont know what i should do if it broke though hes very spastic as it is

 

[Eggcessive]

It looks like it might be broken or a bad sprain from all of the swelling. You could try to splint it with some padding, something stiff, and vet wrap strips. Here is a thread with good pictures:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/made-splint-for-chickens-broken-foot.1142600/

 

[Sydney65]

It looks like it might be broken or a bad sprain from all of the swelling. You could try to splint it with some padding, something stiff, and vet wrap strips. Here is a thread with good pictures:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/made-splint-for-chickens-broken-foot.1142600/

Thank you for helping her out, @Eggcessive !

 

[HayleyCrum]

And everything I typed disappeared. Ok - you said he can't move his talons. Did you mean his toes? Bc that sounds like a fracture, mb incomplete if he's still trying to put wt on it. Is he holding it up or using wing to balance? Mb just a sprain, but not moving toes is concerning.
If he'll tolerate, ice pack reduces swelling. I know ppl give their chickens anti inflammatories, but I've not done so w/my guineas. Its animal version of meloxicam.
@Mixed flock enthusiast @casportpony @R2elk ?

do we know if ir ever worked out for her chicken

 

[Sydney65]

do we know if ir ever worked out for her chicken

I did do quick research on breaks there, and simple fractures do heal well. If you can see a vet, it would be best, the heat is concerning regarding infection.

 

[HayleyCrum]

I did do quick research on breaks there, and simple fractures do heal well. If you can see a vet, it would be best, the heat is concerning regarding infection.

okay he should be good until the morning time right, should i keep him separated from the others until i’m able to go get a splint for him

 

[Mixed flock enthusiast]

here is a picture

Poor guy! From this picture, it looks like his tibiotarsal-phalangeal joint is swollen. That’s the joint between the toes and longer leg bone, like an “ankle”. I recently had a duck with an infection there. The infection likely came from a bumblefoot like infection, where sometime penetrated the foot pad and entered the joint, seeding it with bacteria. Joint infections are hard to treat so my duck saw a vet, got X-rays and joint culture, then joint injection of antibiotics with oral antibiotics continued on from there. A fracture is also possible for your guy, but it would take X-rays to tell the difference. Is a vet an option?

 

[N F C]

You might get faster info if you transfer this to emergency forum

Hang on, I'll move ya.

If a thread needs to be moved, use the "Report" button to request a moderator move it. I have moved this thread, per a request, to the ER forum.

 

[Sydney65]

okay he should be good until the morning time right, should i keep him separated from the others until i’m able to go get a splint for him

Yes, birds have a tendency to pick at injuries, so def separate.

 

[HayleyCrum]

It looks like it might be broken or a bad sprain from all of the swelling. You could try to splint it with some padding, something stiff, and vet wrap strips. Here is a thread with good pictures:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/made-splint-for-chickens-broken-foot.1142600/

Soak in epsom salt. Are the scales raised or smooth? Check feet well for hard scab or other unusual area- bumblefoot. If it's warm to touch, he has inflammation and/or infection for some reason.

i soaked him last night i check him very well