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[Kristajmp]

Hello all! I’ve progressed from raising chicks for the local grammar school to raising my own hens! We are loving every minute but recently mourned the loss of a “broiler” we adopted. I want to give my flock their “best chicken life”. We currently are dealing with a mobility impaired splay leg rooster (sibling to the defunct broiler) who has won my heart so I have many questions dealing with his care and appreciate any input (of note the vet calls him a “very handsome bird who just doesn’t walk well” so he’s health and happy but has poor mobility. Also of note, I work as a physical therapist so I can hopefully address these limitations with some guidance!! Thanks in advance and happy to be part of the community

 

[Kristajmp]

Hello all! I’ve progressed from raising chicks for the local grammar school to raising my own hens! We are loving every minute but recently mourned the loss of a “broiler” we adopted. I want to give my flock their “best chicken life”. We currently are dealing with a mobility impaired splay leg rooster (sibling to the defunct broiler) who has won my heart so I have many questions dealing with his care and appreciate any input (of note the vet calls him a “very handsome bird who just doesn’t walk well” so he’s health and happy but has poor mobility. Also of note, I work as a physical therapist so I can hopefully address these limitations with some guidance!! Thanks in advance and happy to be part of the community

 

[Kristajmp]

So I’m looking for guidance in splinting and/or helping him with mobility but also wondering how to get him through the winter since he rests on the ground vs perching. We have heat mats but I feel he will move around without regard for the mats. Any suggestions appreciated!!

 

[drumstick diva]

Welcome to the pulse beat of the poultry community, Backyard Chickens. Thank you for joining the flock.

 

[DobieLover]

Hello and welcome to BYC! Glad you joined.
These birds were engineered to be processed at 8-10 weeks old. Living longer than that puts a strain on their hearts and legs.
I've read over and over again what charming personalities they have.

 

[Tonyroo]

 

[BlueBaby]

Hello, and welcome! Good luck with that adopted boy!

 

[416bigbore]

Hello and welcome to BYC, You found an Amazing Poultry Community to be a part of with many great knowledgeable members, who are more then willing to jump in and help you along your journey with any questions you may have.

 

[chrissynemetz]

Welcome to BYC! Best of luck with your sweet boy

 

[swampfox440]

Welcome to BYC! Good luck with your rooster .