Dangling Leg, Brusing, Laceration on Back

[Nikkistar13]

A farmer asked me to help his injured bird. It’s been 10 days since she was found in her nesting box with her leg dangling. Her vent was covered in poop from being in there for a while. After trimming feathers, I found bruising on her upper thigh. She was in pain. Treated her with homeopathics, gave her a bath with epsom, bandanged her leg. Next day found large laceration on her back. I’ve cleaned it out and treated it. She’s healing, eating, drinking. Made her a sling. Then found lice. Treated that. Her bruising is gone, the wound is healing slowly. Took the leg wrap off yesterday. She seems to have hip movement. No feeling in her leg when I pinch it. Still seems to be in a bit of pain.

Not sure what else I should be doing? Her back end is red and swollen. Trimmed the feathers and have been treating with arnica. Doesn’t feel like water belly.

I really need help. Over my head and so time consuming I just don’t know what to do? Don’t want to torture her! Bandage leg back up? Let it dangle in sling?

She’s so sweet. I can’t take to vet and I’m sorry I can’t cull her. I did order some herbs for euthanasia if needed, but not sure we’re there yet??

 

[OrpingtonManiac]

@Eggcessive @Wyorp Rock

 

[Eggcessive]

I’m sorry her leg is limp. Hard to know if that will ever improve. Chicken slings or chairs are good for lame hens to get them upright, keep cleaner, and to place them in front of food and water. They do need periods out of the sling periodically to rest, move around and sleep. Lice should be treated with permethrin garden dust applied in a sock at 10 day intervals until all lice and eggs are gone. If you decide that she is nit going to get better and is suffering, maybe ask a hunter friend or relative to put her down. Garden lopers (new ones or very sharp ones,) can be used to remove the head, which is a very quick way of putting her down.

 

[Nikkistar13]

I’m sorry her leg is limp. Hard to know if that will ever improve. Chicken slings or chairs are good for lame hens to get them upright, keep cleaner, and to place them in front of food and water. They do need periods out of the sling periodically to rest, move around and sleep. Lice should be treated with permethrin garden dust applied in a sock at 10 day intervals until all lice and eggs are gone. If you decide that she is nit going to get better and is suffering, maybe ask a hunter friend or relative to put her down. Garden lopers (new ones or very sharp ones,) can be used to remove the head, which is a very quick way of putting her down.

Thank you. She does seem to be getting stronger and the wounds are healing. She only spends about an hour in the sling a day- she shakes when I put her in there. I did notice where the fracture is now after lots of feather trimming and examining. It’s on 1st joint up from her foot where it bends back. I took the splint off because she’s trying to walk, but loses balance then bends her leg backward in an uncomfortable position. I’m still holding out hope for her. Named her Ilene (I-Lean). Thanks for any advice you have.