Foot or Feet or Leg Issue

[coach723]

The left foot looks pretty good, so you can probably leave the shoe off that one now as long as it's staying that way. I would continue splinting the right foot however. It appears to remain properly positioned while splinted, as much as I can tell from the video, so hopefully with a bit more time it will maintain that when unsplinted. I would continue with the vitamins as well. The B's are very safe. I've attached a picture of some splints that can be purchased (for example). Since the chicks ankle seems to want to roll, if you can devise something similar to this (maybe some cereal box cardboard or similar wrapped in co wrap) it may help keep it positioned better.

 

[Silked]

The left foot looks pretty good, so you can probably leave the shoe off that one now as long as it's staying that way. I would continue splinting the right foot however. It appears to remain properly positioned while splinted, as much as I can tell from the video, so hopefully with a bit more time it will maintain that when unsplinted. I would continue with the vitamins as well. The B's are very safe. I've attached a picture of some splints that can be purchased (for example). Since the chicks ankle seems to want to roll, if you can devise something similar to this (maybe some cereal box cardboard or similar wrapped in co wrap) it may help keep it positioned better.

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Very helpful thank you for the pictures!! I may try to buy and in the mean time try to make my own. Is there a point where you’d recommend needing a vet? I’m not even sure where a poultry vet is near me. Thank you for all the help and encouragement.

 

[Silked]

Videos can be uploaded to YouTube or a similar site with a link posted here. Will her toes flatten out normally when you are taping them? Did you try taping the toes like the link in post 19? Are you using super b complex tablets containing riboflavin, and not B12?

Thank you for the help!

 

[Silked]

The left foot looks pretty good, so you can probably leave the shoe off that one now as long as it's staying that way. I would continue splinting the right foot however. It appears to remain properly positioned while splinted, as much as I can tell from the video, so hopefully with a bit more time it will maintain that when unsplinted. I would continue with the vitamins as well. The B's are very safe. I've attached a picture of some splints that can be purchased (for example). Since the chicks ankle seems to want to roll, if you can devise something similar to this (maybe some cereal box cardboard or similar wrapped in co wrap) it may help keep it positioned better.

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Also I should be changing the splint daily because of growth and it getting dirty correct?

 

[coach723]

Growth is the biggest issue, they grow so fast when they are this small. You don't want anything to get too tight, cut off circulation, or cause pressure points. I would never say to not see a vet. You would likely need a qualified avian vet in order to get good help, some regular vets know little to nothing about treating birds. And they can be expensive. So that is your call.

 

[Eggcessive]

Yes, chick’s feet grow rapidly, so it is probably good to change daily or at the least every other day. Then you can also check circulation and judge if it is improving. It looks like your splinting is helping her feet to improve, but the right foot still is a problem.

 

[Silked]

Growth is the biggest issue, they grow so fast when they are this small. You don't want anything to get too tight, cut off circulation, or cause pressure points. I would never say to not see a vet. You would likely need a qualified avian vet in order to get good help, some regular vets know little to nothing about treating birds. And they can be expensive. So that is your call.

Ok thank you! I imagine the vet would be very expensive. I’d much rather fix on my own I just didn’t know if the bones harden at some point and the splints won’t work. Very thankful for your time!

 

[Silked]

Yes, chick’s feet grow rapidly, so it is probably good to change daily or at the least every other day. Then you can also check circulation and judge if it is improving. It looks like your splinting is helping her feet to improve, but the right foot still is a problem.

Thank you for taking the time to look and provide advice!!