Impaired Gosling

[MinnesotaBantamChick]

Not any more. Now it is normal looking and normal to the touch, and is starting to form a little callous where she keeps landing on it when she hobbles. The foot stays permanently curled and it almost looks like there is less muscle in the leg where it can't move, but I'm no vet so I don't know for sure

 

[kandyg_99]

Can You Manually Stretch Her Leg Out Without Hurting Her Or Is The Joint Stuck ?

 

[MinnesotaBantamChick]

The joint is pretty stuck. I am afraid of breaking her bone or something when I pull on it. If I pull very slowly it will kind of start to slowly creak open, but it is really stuck and she starts screaming so I am quite sure it hurts her a lot..

 

[kandyg_99]

Do You Have A Vet Close By That Would See Her ?

 

[MinnesotaBantamChick]

I don't think a vet would be able to do much other than some sort of surgery. I was almost thinking to just make her a wheelchair or some sort of prosthetic leg if possible.

 

[MinnesotaBantamChick]

Do You Have A Vet Close By That Would See Her ?

So I decided to suck it up and get a vet visit scheduled for her! I am now thinking/hoping it is a slipped tendon that the vet could maybe put back in to place or something.
I did not want to schedule an appointment because it is a lot if money for 'just a goose' and the vet probably would not be able to do anything anyway, but I have gotten quite attached to her. The appointment will be on monday, so I guess we will see how it goes!

 

[kandyg_99]

I Wish The Best For Your Baby & Pray The Vet Can Help .Does Baby Have A Name ?

 

[MinnesotaBantamChick]

Her name is Hobbles

 

[Lumikko]

Her name is Hobbles

Please let us know how she does!

 

[MinnesotaBantamChick]

Thank you! Hobbles and I will keep you posted.