Help for baby bunny with broken leg

[Ridgeback825]

Asking the more experienced rabbit nuts here. This poor baby was born unexpectedly while I was doing morning chores but managed to wiggle out of the cage and on to the ground where it looks like a chicken grabbed it. I didn't really notice it at first but now it's leg is getting red and swollen. These kits are now 6 days old and the baby has been gaining weight well.

We are raising these for meat but every one matters to our small project, and I'd hate to have to cull one of the 3 we got. I'll upload some pics in a few.

Tia!
Nathan

 

[Chicken_tiger_catt]

Asking the more experienced rabbit nuts here. This poor baby was born unexpectedly while I was doing morning chores but managed to wiggle out of the cage and on to the ground where it looks like a chicken grabbed it. I didn't really notice it at first but now it's leg is getting red and swollen. These kits are now 6 days old and the baby has been gaining weight well.

We are raising these for meat but every one matters to our small project, and I'd hate to have to cull one of the 3 we got. I'll upload some pics in a few.

Tia!
Nathan

You might need to take it to the vet. Worse case scenario is amputation, but I think from the sound of things, a splint and some antibiotics/ anti inflammatory medicine should work.

 

[Chicken_tiger_catt]

You might need to take it to the vet. Worse case scenario is amputation, but I think from the sound of things, a splint and some antibiotics/ anti inflammatory medicine should work.

I’m a chicken person, so I have ideas but I’m more well versed on the avian side of things

 

[Ridgeback825]

I’m a chicken person, so I have ideas but I’m more well versed on the avian side of things

Yes, us too. Lol I just can't justify running up a vet bill for a unplanned meat rabbit baby. These hard lessons of farm life aren't easy. I do have antibiotics, I just need to figure which kind and the dosage.

 

[Ridgeback825]

 

[Bigtom Turkey]

If the leg is dead, remove it. If it is not worth the trouble cull. Babies heal fast if you do remove anything it should heal well.

 

[Ridgeback825]

If the leg is dead, remove it. If it is not worth the trouble cull. Babies heal fast if you do remove anything it should heal well.

I hesitate on asking how one would remove it.

 

[Bigtom Turkey]

If it is actually dead, than just some sharp scissors.

 

[Annetti]

Sorry to hear about your kit, Nathan. Keep the wound clean and monitor for infection. You might need antibiotics or pain relief. For urgent needs, consider a pet prescription without vet services to get the necessary medication without a vet visit. Good luck!