Possible wing injury

[TNchickns]

Hey all, i have a Buff Orpington, about 4yrs old, that has had a floppy, low-hanging wing for a week now. I read about Marek's but she has no other symptoms and does not appear to be paralyzed. She can move the wing and seems painful when i manipulate it. At what point should i give in and go to the vet 2hrs away? Or is there some further diagnostic exam i can do, or empiricall treatment? At a loss and feel completely helpless...

 

[coach723]

I'd probably do a wing wrap to stabilize it.
Here is an article on wing fractures and how to wrap.
http://wildliferehabber.com/rehab-data/wing-fractures
It's a wildlife site, but the anatomy is the same.

 

[Isaac 0]

Its probably a wing injury.Is she eating and drinking?.It wouldn't be mareks if anything it would be Boutlism.

 

[ChickenMomma14]

I suggest looking into the thread coach723 put a link to. I had a standard Cochin that had pulled a muscle pretty bad at which I wrapped it for a few days and after she was better.

 

[TNchickns]

Thanks so much y'all! She is eating and drinking, just spending more time in the coop away from everyone. I'll try the wrap today...thanks again!

 

[Isaac 0]

Yep,probably a wing injury.You can give her one baby aspirin pill (81mg) to take away pain if you feel bad.

 

[TNchickns]

Thanks for that Isaac, i was definitely wondering about pain management.

 

[Isaac 0]

Yep.Glad i could help.