What's clean up like with chicken diapers?

[mstricer]

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Yes, I would do that (pain meds) and much more.

I get it that some people here view their chickens as food and nothing more. But many people here view their chickens as pets. Just asc I never go into the "processing" forum, I would think that one could tell by the title of this thread that the OP DOES care about her chickens as pets--so if that's not your worldview, it would be more polite to stay out of it.

First of all my reply was to the OP, she did not mention anything about meds. Second I do not view my girls as food and food only, that is what my meat birds are for. I treat my birds just as well as any of you that are trying to say other wise, my meat birds are also treated well. They are not locked in a pen so they get big, they get treats and fresh grass and bugs. I say the things I did because chickens need two legs for every thing they do. I would rather see my girls running around pecking for bugs and grass then in the house where they don't usually live. With that I shall stay out of your diaper discussion
Michele

 

[pawsplus]

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I assume the leg was splinted, which would permit some use of the leg. Clearly this is not the OP's plan forever--the bird will only be in the house until healed up. Of course the chicken would be happier outside pecking around--with good care she WILL be out there again. That's the whole point of treating the injury!

 

[kari_dawn]

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Gotta disagree with you here. ACOs are exempt from a lot of wildlife laws that the general public are not. That means they have the ability to help these animals more than many others. I am an ACO AND a permitted wildlife rehabber. I am greatful for animal shelters who do bother to try to treat till they can get them to me rather than euthanize. As an ACO w/ a rehab permit, it also allows the shelter I work at to hold wildlife longer, and treat if necissary.


By the way, on the topic of chicken diapers, you guys that have house chickens, how do you handle the egg laying part? ? seems like that would be difficult...especially if you didn't get to her before she layed an egg in her diaper?

 

[pawsplus]

Well, around here shelters don't touch wild animals. But we do have a good wildlife rehab center, so that's probably why.

 

[pawsplus]

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I don't have house chickens, but from what I've read no one lets them free-range in the house all the time. They stay in a crate or whatver and come out when folks are home to supervise. So they aren't wearing the diapers most of the time.

When I've had chickens in the house b/c of illness, I just confined them to a small room paved w/ newspaper or, if very sick, to a crate. So I haven't dealt w/ diapers myself.

 

[Pele]

Hear hear! There is definitely a split on the forums over people who treat their chickens in very specific manners, and it always causes fireworks when they cross into each other's domains.

It's an extremely good idea to stay away from posts about diapers if you are of the mind that chickens are not pets, and life is easier to just eat them. It is not kind to tell someone to kill their pet because of an injury that can be easily healed. And you will not be well received.

In mirror of that, it is a good idea to stay away from the meat bird forum if you view chickens as pets. Comments about animal cruelty and inhumane reasons for culling will not be appreciated, or listened to.

to the OP: Since I view chickens as pets, I applaud you giving your girl a chance and encourage the use of recycled paper towels since you mentioned you are earth-concious.

And no, I don't think your chicken is laying around sqwuaking in agony over a broken leg that's been splinted. Chickens are champion healers, and she'll probably not even have a limp when she's done.

 

[Mylitabug]

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I assume the leg was splinted, which would permit some use of the leg. Clearly this is not the OP's plan forever--the bird will only be in the house until healed up. Of course the chicken would be happier outside pecking around--with good care she WILL be out there again. That's the whole point of treating the injury!

Ok so my Lil’Darlin broke her leg. Vet did an X-ray and splinted it. Was a serious break. Unfortunately, after 6 weeks when they removed the cast the leg came off as well. Blood vessels did not patch up inside the bone - leg and foot lost blood supply and her leg came off. It was a perfectly healed stump thanks to antibiotics. Anyway she can not return to the coop with the other chickens. So she is going to become a house/backyard pet hen. She’s still giving us eggs and answers to her name. Considering a diaper just to keep her house kennel sanitary. Am I crazy?

 

[Iguanahunter]

Hi, do you have access to a workshop? I suggest building a peg leg with a rubber boot at the bottom to help with traction. A little creativity can go a long way to help a pet!

 

[Mylitabug]

Hi, do you have access to a workshop? I suggest building a peg leg with a rubber boot at the bottom to help with traction. A little creativity can go a long way to help a pet!

No real workshop. But, I’ve been experimenting with a leg for her. Once I find the design that works I have a friend who does wood work though. Thanks.