- Mar 21, 2014
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My young red sex link pullet (about 5 weeks old) has a hurt leg. I was with her and three others teaching them how to use their new water dispenser when she started to lay down consistently. I noticed when she walked, she kept her right leg up. I didn't see her hit anything to the extent of causing serious injury. Could it be a really bad cramp and it'll pass? Or does it have to be amputated? I don't want to kill her since she's my favorite and most docile bird in my little flock of six. I can't take her to a vet, my father forbid me to. If it has to be amputated, can I do it myself? Or do I have to put it a restraint on her leg so it can heal? Please! I want to save her from pain and give her a good life. I'm not ready to lose her just yet..
Another thing: She let's me play with her hurt foot, she doesn't make any noises, she just pushes on my hand with her beak very gently. She just can't put any of her body weight on it..
Another thing: She let's me play with her hurt foot, she doesn't make any noises, she just pushes on my hand with her beak very gently. She just can't put any of her body weight on it..