Leg injury?

[Eggcessive]

 

[AMaggio]

I have been keeping a boot on her made from medical tape and cardboard and it's helped. My only problem now is that she keeps splaying her legs so I'm using a rubber band to help her keep her feet under her. She's been on B complex for almost a week now and while she has strength in both legs she can't seem to get then to work together. If I don't have the rubber band on when I check on her she's doing the splits, which can't be good for her muscles or joints. I'm beginning to debate how long I should hope for real improvement before I make a decision to end her suffering.

 

[Eggcessive]

Is she able to move around enough to get food and water? Have you tried leaving the shoe off to see if she can flatten her toes? How far apart are her legs? I am not a fan of the rubber band treatment, but prefer the vet wraps strips below or the bandaid cut in half lengthwise. Usually, the leg hobble only needs to be on for 5 days to be effective. I hope that she begins to improve soon, but some problems do not get better. Letting her try to get along on her own without the hobble and shoe might be an option. Some chickens learn how to get along with their disabilities.