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Can I save this chick? This little bantam girl, who I suspect is a feisty fighter, recently had an unfortunate encounter with my playful but clumsy Labrador mix. After flying out of a box on her way to the coop, she was picked up and then dropped, leaving her with some leg troubles. While she's eating, drinking, and even pooping like a champ, one foot is stubbornly forward, and the other seems to lack strength, though she can curl her toes. I’m not a veterinarian and can't afford a pricey exam, but I’m determined to help her recover. I’m exploring options like splinting her legs or other rehab ideas. Any advice or tips from fellow chicken lovers would be greatly appreciated!
| | This little bantam girl (I think) got picked up and put down by my dog (Labrador mix) when she flew out of a box I was carrying her to her coop. I know I should have put the dog away first, I’m so mad at myself. She’s been a real fighter, she is still eating, drinking and pooping. But her legs are messed up, she keeps one foot strongly forward and the other leg seems to have not a lot of strength (but she can curl her toes). I don’t really know what her injury is, none of her bones *feel* broken but I’m not a vet, nor can I justify spending 400 on a bird vet to get an exam and x-rays. But I really would like save her if I can. Maybe I can splint her legs? Or find some other way to help her rehabilitate? Any advice appreciated [link] [comments] |
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