Our Solution For A Chick With 2 Bad Legs- The Hanging Sling!

[kysilkies]

Whatcha think? She hasn't flailed around at all since putting her in it!...Not sure how long term a solution it is but we'll see, at least she's comfy!

 

[ChickensAreSweet]

Just make sure you give her a break from it to allow for circulation to her underside touching the sling! No pressure sores....
I've never had a chicken with this problem, though.

 

[kysilkies]

How often do you think she would take her out of it?...Would putting some spongy material under her help?...The sling is a sock...

 

[zowieyellowflame]

Oh that is really cute! I don't know about sores..... I guess you could just check it a couple times a day for now and see if you see any redness or feathers wearing away. What are her legs doing under her? Just out to the side? I am still confused as to what her legs are doing.
Could you do a video of how she is in the sling?
Anyways, good luck! Rooting for you!

 

[jerseygirl1]

I have done that sling once, and the chick actually ENJOYED it after a awhile and really started to fill out. Though, she got so much stronger that she wouldn't stay in it all day and I had to go to work during the day, so believe it or not, I rehomed her to someone who was willing to try and rehabilitate her.
She did start to get sores on her bottom from her poop, so I had to kind of make a hatch so she could poop easily
Are we all nuts?

 

[kysilkies]

Here's a video of her in her sling:

 

[jen5680]

You can also put them in a small cup that keeps the legs from spreading to far apart.

 

[zowieyellowflame]

Pretty cute!

 

[artsyrobin]

Thanks so much for posting this, i have been wracking my brain trying to come up with a solution for my guinea chick who was treated right away for a twisted hip- so i need to do something to help him heal

 

[kysilkies]

So far so great, she's very happy with the rig!