alphabill Posted July 15, 2008 Share Posted July 15, 2008 Hi My chicken Dilys has broken her leg. She is with the vet now being x-rayed. If the break is in the joint she can't be saved. If it is in her leg they say they can splint it and wait for it to heal. What are the chances of her pulling through I don't want to put her through any unneccessary suffering but I also don't want to lose her as she is such a dear. Any help or advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks Catherine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hils78 Posted July 15, 2008 Share Posted July 15, 2008 If she is splinted the chances are very high. My grandad used to splint his own chickens & every single one pulled through - including a Canadian goose he caught who returned every year for the following 5 years with her chics.....fingers crossed for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted July 15, 2008 Share Posted July 15, 2008 Give her some extra calcium to help heal the bone. Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagazer Posted July 15, 2008 Share Posted July 15, 2008 Keeping my fingers crossed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alphabill Posted July 15, 2008 Author Share Posted July 15, 2008 Dilys has broken her leg where it is repairable. Thank goodness! She now has a splint bandages, painkillers and antibiotics. The vet wants to see her again on Friday. She was loved by all the staff at the vets because she has a lovely placid nature. So I feel less daft about crying about a chicken in front of them this morning. So hopefully all will go well. Doris accepted her back into the run with no trouble, so far so good. Thanks for all your help. I will keep you posted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted July 15, 2008 Share Posted July 15, 2008 Gosh, poor Dilys . I'm so glad it's fixable - fingers crossed for a speedy recovery . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hils78 Posted July 15, 2008 Share Posted July 15, 2008 Hey thats good news. Fingers crossed. x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted July 15, 2008 Share Posted July 15, 2008 good news that it can be repaired. Hubby said chicken breaks (he works with chickens) should heal pretty easily and without many problems. Fingers crossed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisa33 Posted July 15, 2008 Share Posted July 15, 2008 Hope she mends quickly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted July 15, 2008 Share Posted July 15, 2008 Good to hear that she can be splinted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
