- May 31, 2007
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Yesterday I arrived home to see the top of our stone birdbath facing upside-down on the ground. When I flipped it over, my poor leghorn was lying underneath. At first I was sure she wouldn't make it - she was bloody and woozy, but after a bit she stood up, and drank a bit of water. She walked around a bit and made it to the coop. She is still alive this morning and looking better, but her right wing is hanging low.
Is this an injury that might heal on its own if left alone, or is it something that would have to be "set"? Should I just wait and see? Has anyone ever "set" a broken chicken wing? I'm fond of my birds, but I'd have a really hard time spending $60 (or more!) at the vet for a $1.99 layer... Thoughts?
Is this an injury that might heal on its own if left alone, or is it something that would have to be "set"? Should I just wait and see? Has anyone ever "set" a broken chicken wing? I'm fond of my birds, but I'd have a really hard time spending $60 (or more!) at the vet for a $1.99 layer... Thoughts?