Leg problems

[ejtrout31]

Yes that his the joint only one is like that

 

[Wyorp Rock]

Yes that his the joint only one is like that

But it's all the way around the leg? Does that go up further into the thigh? It would be good to trim those feathers out of the way so they don't get into that wound.

 

[ejtrout31]

It doesn’t go all the way around or up any higher

 

[Eggcessive]

Ellie, I am afraid it is time to either see a vet or put him down so he doesn’t suffer. I know it would be a hard thing to do after all of the work and caring that you have done for him, but he is going to suffering from infections or even gangrene the way he is. You can try to be more agressive with his care, by soaking his legs every day in betadine water or chlorhexidene (also called Hibiclens,) but not every chicken with frozen legs will survive. I don’t know how old you are, but if you have parents or someone who has medical knowledge, you need to let them help you. If you do soak his legs every day, you will need to blow dry his feathers and get him completely dry to keep him warm.

 

[ejtrout31]

i will continue one more day and if no improvement i will put him down

 

[Eggcessive]

I am really sorry, but it is sometimes necessary with sick or injured chickens.

 

[ejtrout31]

Yea to bad he lost a lot of weight not very yummy

 

[Wyorp Rock]

i will continue one more day and if no improvement i will put him down

I'm very sorry. I know you have been trying to do everything you can to help him.

 

[ejtrout31]

I just wanted to thank everyone we did our best to save him he stayed strong but not strong enough he passed away last night. Thank you for your help I knew with all of his problems he had a small chance of making it.

 

[Wyorp Rock]

I just wanted to thank everyone we did our best to save him he stayed strong but not strong enough he passed away last night. Thank you for your help I knew with all of his problems he had a small chance of making it.

I'm sorry for your loss