I think my Cochin Bantam Hen broke her leg, how do I fix it?

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Feathers on legs really make it hard to see a problem in pictures or videos. Sorry about your hen. Most of us do not have the luxury of a vet who could perform an xray on her leg and hip, but that would be great if you could see one. Xrays would probably be $150 plus an exam fee, if you found one familiar with chickens or birds. Sprains can take weeks to heal, and the same with broken bones.

She might have broken a bone, sprained her leg, or she could have a tendon or leg bone issue. How would you feel about letting the other broody raise the chicks, and confining her to a cage with food and water to force her to rest the leg? The chicks need to be able to go out and about to learn how to forage, but they also need to be protected from the other hens who may attact them if she is not around.

It might be better to just let her be with them and open the cage when she is ready to take them out for part of the day. I wish I had better advice, but you are probably a better judge on how to proceed. Good luck.
 
mikehh said:
Sorry this is off topic, but if you've got bantams you should check out this thread:
Bantam chickens.. a friendly discussion about all pure and mixed breeds.
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Thank you!
Eggcessive said:
Feathers on legs really make it hard to see a problem in pictures or videos. Sorry about your hen. Most of us do not have the luxury of a vet who could perform an xray on her leg and hip, but that would be great if you could see one. Xrays would probably be $150 plus an exam fee, if you found one familiar with chickens or birds. Sprains can take weeks to heal, and the same with broken bones.

She might have broken a bone, sprained her leg, or she could have a tendon or leg bone issue. How would you feel about letting the other broody raise the chicks, and confining her to a cage with food and water to force her to rest the leg? The chicks need to be able to go out and about to learn how to forage, but they also need to be protected from the other hens who may attact them if she is not around.

It might be better to just let her be with them and open the cage when she is ready to take them out for part of the day. I wish I had better advice, but you are probably a better judge on how to proceed. Good luck.
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Yeah, a vet is not an option. That's what I am doing. In fact, we have 5 more chicks today! Thanks to Nutmeg who is still on the nest, and Charlotte who is taking care of the chicks and taking them out and being the mom. When they come in, the chicks and be with either Charlotte or squeeze through the cage bars to be with Rhonda. Thank you for helping me though, I really appreciate it!:hugs
 
Willowspirit said:
@Cyprus This exam description would make a terrific article! So helpful to so many of us!
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Yes I agree, and if this ever happens again I'll know just what to do:thumbsup
DiYMama540 said:
Agreed! That definitely needs to be an article! Now the hard part...which of your lucky girls will pose for exam pictures? :lol:
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Well, that's a good question!:lol: just tell me what you need and I can try to get it:thumbsup
 

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