NancyNurseCxMama
Songster
I know we all are familiar with the "wrap them in a towel" routine when we have to treat our birds or clip their nails or whatever. Yep, the towel thing works great unless you have a tremendously flappy bird that is determined to get out from under that towel come hell or high water.
During an episode of several of my hens having bumblefoot last summer I came upon what I consider a fabulous way of securing them safely.
I bought an infant swaddling thingie. I bought the one by "Swaddle Me." Trimmed off the bottom part and it was a perfect fit. I guess you could leave the bottom part on but I was soaking the girls in an epsom salt bath and didn't really care for the sopping wet load of extra cloth.
Grabbed the hen, placed the swaddler over her and secured the velcro tabs. Turned her over to trim nails, address the bumblefoot, etc. Worked perfectly!
Just thought I would pass this on---hope someone finds it useful!
During an episode of several of my hens having bumblefoot last summer I came upon what I consider a fabulous way of securing them safely.
I bought an infant swaddling thingie. I bought the one by "Swaddle Me." Trimmed off the bottom part and it was a perfect fit. I guess you could leave the bottom part on but I was soaking the girls in an epsom salt bath and didn't really care for the sopping wet load of extra cloth.
Grabbed the hen, placed the swaddler over her and secured the velcro tabs. Turned her over to trim nails, address the bumblefoot, etc. Worked perfectly!
Just thought I would pass this on---hope someone finds it useful!