Twisted hock?

[Countrypunk92]

I have a Black Laced cockeral, about 6 weeks who has a twisted leg, I read you can stretch it out and the tendon will pop into place again, but you will have to splint it up.
Any other suggestions? or more advice towards this?

 

[dracoe19]

I have never put a tendon back in place but what you suggested sounds like it will work. I think if you do get the tendon back where it should putting a splint on would do him good. It will remind him to take his time and not over strain the injury and hopefully keep it from slipping again. Hope his leg gets better soon!

 

[Countrypunk92]

Well, the article I read from was for baby chicks, using a straw to cast the leg..

How would I splint it?

 

[dracoe19]

hmm... about how long is his leg? you could split a Popsicle stick in half length wise and that should be the proper size. Also use vet rap because it is so much easier to adjust and it won't pull any feathers or get sticky which I love. If you don't have a Popsicle stick maybe a sipping straw, stick from out side, or a thick wire wrapped in tap or vet wrap. Is the slipped tendon on his ankle joint or higher?

 

[dracoe19]

 

[ChickensAreSweet]

https://sites.google.com/a/poultrypedia.com/poultrypedia/poultry-podiatry
here is a helpful site

Please note the reference to a possible vitamin deficiency (perosis) in the link.