Splay Leg

[tharrell]

I had a goseling born yesterday and it has splay leg. What is the best way to go about fixing it? Thanks!

 

[grandmaof3]

Try using a piece of duct tape that is about 1/2" wide or a little less and tape it around one leg and then around the second leg. Leave a little more space than what would be normal leg spread and then run the tape over its self in the middle so it doesn't stick to everything. I used this method between the feet and the first joint / knee (Sorry I don't know what the technical term is) If you put it up close to the body like some people say it just didn't work and the legs just keep going out further.

You can also use a pipe cleaner or twisty tie but bless the man that told me that he uses duct tape, it worked great. By the way I left it on the gosling for 5 days. If it is still not able to walk on it's own put the tape back on for a few more days.

Also if you put the gosling in water to swim for a little while it will help strengthen it's little legs. I stand right by my babies when doing this and only let them swim for a few minutes at any one time. Call me over protective mom. Good luck