Splayed leg or slipped tendon?

[fishpelt]

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• fishpelt
• Jul 20, 2024

Two week old Guinea. About 5 days ago his legs started slipping. I’ve tried four different times to make a brace.
Is this a slipped tendon or splayed leg? Should I just keep trying?

 

[Debbie292d]

I've cut a thin strip of VetWrap to make the bindings. I take it off twice a day so they can stretch out for a few minutes, then back on again. Usually in two to three days they're fine.

Here's an article where they used a bandaid to do it. Maybe this will help. I know it is frustrating when they're kicking around, but you'll get it!

https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/splay-leg-and-spraddle-leg-treatment.78240/

 

[fishpelt]

Thank you. I tried one more time. Double wrapped it with vet wrap because he kept getting out. He’s doing good today. Using more of his wings to help balance rather than just flop. I think he’ll still have a crooked foot, he also had crooked toes that I got almost straight. As long as that leg comes back to where it needs, I’ll take it as a win.
He’s my only slate Guinea.