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[Penelope0871]

Hello I’m a new member, looking after my son’s chickens at the moment, have usually had chickens, all different kinds, but have none of my own at the moment. These ones are a bit special - show birds - Belgian C’uccles - they are so sweet. One of the clutch that hatched about five months ago got a respiratory illness, recovered from that and a few weeks ago, at the end of November, developed splayed legs. So I’ve been nursing it (as my son is away) and trying everything to get it well again. It is such a lovely natured bird. I’ve got its legs in a splint made with a straw and rubber band, and want to do more to strengthen its legs. I’m becoming I hope expert at physiotherapy. I’ve posted about the issue in another thread. Anyway, I came across this site a few years ago, as chickens fascinate me. They have so much personality.

 

[N F C]

Hi, I see @Debbie292d provided some advice on your other thread...hope it helps. Best wishes!

 

[007Sean]

Howdy, and Welcome to Backyard Chickens.

Happy to have you here with us. Enjoy your time here at BYC!

Thanks for joining our community!

 

[KtheChickenGal]

Hello I’m a new member, looking after my son’s chickens at the moment, have usually had chickens, all different kinds, but have none of my own at the moment. These ones are a bit special - show birds - Belgian C’uccles - they are so sweet. One of the clutch that hatched about five months ago got a respiratory illness, recovered from that and a few weeks ago, at the end of November, developed splayed legs. So I’ve been nursing it (as my son is away) and trying everything to get it well again. It is such a lovely natured bird. I’ve got its legs in a splint made with a straw and rubber band, and want to do more to strengthen its legs. I’m becoming I hope expert at physiotherapy. I’ve posted about the issue in another thread. Anyway, I came across this site a few years ago, as chickens fascinate me. They have so much personality.

Welcome to BYC and I hope everything goes well with your son's chicken!

 

[janiedoe]

Welcome to BYC. I hope Jack Jack recovers. Selinium may help also. You have to be careful with doseage, because Vit E is not water soluble, but you can get goat paste with E & Selinium. A very small, pea sized amount, given once a week may help.
Good luck with JackJack!

 

[Jenbirdee]

 

[Debbie292d]

Well, hello again, Penelope, and welcome to BYC! It's nice to properly welcome you here.

I do hope Jack Jack gets better, but I have faith in you. You're doing great!

We're glad you're here!

 

[Bsmac]

Hello! Welcome to BYC! I hope your son`s bird gets well soon!

 

[sourland]

Welcome to BYC, and good luck with that bird.

 

[CCsGarden]

Welcome to BYC! Wishing you the best with your sons bird!