Moll. 1,769 Posted February 28, 2012 Report Share Posted February 28, 2012 Just been to check the canaries and my favourite hen is not using one of her legs. I had someone here and we were catching some and i wonder if she has knocked it then. What are the chances of it healing itself or am i able to do anything for her? She is still flying about and managing to land on perches with her good leg, there is no visible damage? She is such a sweetheart i will be gutted if i have to cull her. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
"Earth!" 503 Posted February 28, 2012 Report Share Posted February 28, 2012 Just been to check the canaries and my favourite hen is not using one of her legs. I had someone here and we were catching some and i wonder if she has knocked it then. What are the chances of it healing itself or am i able to do anything for her? She is still flying about and managing to land on perches with her good leg, there is no visible damage? She is such a sweetheart i will be gutted if i have to cull her. a hen best thing for her is to send her to someone wanting one Quote Link to post Share on other sites
skycat 6,172 Posted February 28, 2012 Report Share Posted February 28, 2012 I had a one legged hen for years. She had it bitten off by a mouse as a chick in the nest She reared several clutches just fine and managed aviary life no problem at all, though she didn't perch at night, slept in a nest pan instead. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Moll. 1,769 Posted February 28, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 28, 2012 I had a one legged hen for years. She had it bitten off by a mouse as a chick in the nest She reared several clutches just fine and managed aviary life no problem at all, though she didn't perch at night, slept in a nest pan instead. When i went in the aviary she was sitting in one of the large D cup feeders, so hopefully she will be the same...phew. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
paulus 26 Posted February 28, 2012 Report Share Posted February 28, 2012 if either the tibia or fimur are broken they cannot be set due to the upper two devisions of the leg being enclosed by the skin of the sides. if the metatarsus is fractured it can be set and held in place by placing the shank in a tube made from bacofoil or stiff paper. it must be loose enough so that any swelling does not restrict circulation to the foot. a foot sling can help any break and is a good way of stopping the bird from being crippled. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Moll. 1,769 Posted February 28, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 28, 2012 I cannot tell what is wrong Paul, i have since noticed her longer middle toe does have a cut/sore bit to it though? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
the_stig 6,614 Posted February 28, 2012 Report Share Posted February 28, 2012 moll -- is the leg hanging ,loose or dragging in any way -- are the claws/nails long .. may just be a sore area .. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
paulus 26 Posted February 28, 2012 Report Share Posted February 28, 2012 I cannot tell what is wrong Paul, i have since noticed her longer middle toe does have a cut/sore bit to it though? clean and disinfect and see how it goes :thumbs:if it had been her back toe her breeding days would have been over as all her eggs would be infertile as her foot would slop at the critical moment Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Moll. 1,769 Posted February 28, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 28, 2012 She is not using the leg at all, she sort of lies on her chest on the perch with the bad leg out behind her. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
paulus 26 Posted February 28, 2012 Report Share Posted February 28, 2012 give it till the morning if its no better pm me i will try to explain how to do a foot sling Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Moll. 1,769 Posted February 28, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 28, 2012 give it till the morning if its no better pm me i will try to explain how to do a foot sling Thank you Quote Link to post Share on other sites
the_stig 6,614 Posted March 1, 2012 Report Share Posted March 1, 2012 did you sort it -- Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Moll. 1,769 Posted March 1, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 1, 2012 Nah...am going to try to get a photo now Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Moll. 1,769 Posted March 1, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 1, 2012 She now has scabbing? Not evident prior, still not using the leg. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Meroman 105 Posted March 19, 2012 Report Share Posted March 19, 2012 Any updates Moll? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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