Necromancer28
Hatching
- Jan 18, 2020
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Long story but I aquired chicks from a family. They said they were handled every day and didn't notice any problems. I saw two with big injuries and when I asked they said it developed fast.. Both are acting like happy little chicks but with life altering problems.
The first was pecked so much that it appears part of the skull is missing! It is running around and eating fine. Im not positive if I should leave it to see if it heals. I don't want to cull since it is acting fine but I'm worried about messing around with the exposed parts.
Second chick has a leg that is extended backwards and appears to be broke and the foot is dying. There is a band of skin thay has torn from the swelling. He has a hard time getting around but he otherwise seems to be healthy. I am thinking of amputating the leg but I was wondering what anyone elses thoughts are
Warning- photos are pretty graphic.
Vet is not an option for me. We live on a farm and although I hate to see an animal hurt, the reality is that if it isnt something we can fix- we have to put the animal down.
I have access to scaples, penicillin and other types of farm supplies. My boyfriend and I grew up on a farm and have experience with the unfortunate aspects that come along with it.
Thanks!
The first was pecked so much that it appears part of the skull is missing! It is running around and eating fine. Im not positive if I should leave it to see if it heals. I don't want to cull since it is acting fine but I'm worried about messing around with the exposed parts.
Second chick has a leg that is extended backwards and appears to be broke and the foot is dying. There is a band of skin thay has torn from the swelling. He has a hard time getting around but he otherwise seems to be healthy. I am thinking of amputating the leg but I was wondering what anyone elses thoughts are
Warning- photos are pretty graphic.
Vet is not an option for me. We live on a farm and although I hate to see an animal hurt, the reality is that if it isnt something we can fix- we have to put the animal down.
I have access to scaples, penicillin and other types of farm supplies. My boyfriend and I grew up on a farm and have experience with the unfortunate aspects that come along with it.
Thanks!