Egluntyne Posted July 31, 2010 Share Posted July 31, 2010 I'll try that... What do I do about keeping her warm as she won't be able to regulate her temperature by moving?? I think you will just have to observe her, and move her away from the brooding lamp if she appears to be panting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roobaloo Posted July 31, 2010 Author Share Posted July 31, 2010 Should I move her into a different room? She's calling to the others and getting upset... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roobaloo Posted July 31, 2010 Author Share Posted July 31, 2010 Also...how do I stop her flapping and 'lifting' herself out? I've put a small strip of vetwrap over her and it's lightly stuck to the vetwrap sling - is this ok? She has two bottle caps for food and water...they're both set diagonally in front of her, she's been eating (I started pushing the crumb about)...I'm guessing she'll find the water...? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roobaloo Posted July 31, 2010 Author Share Posted July 31, 2010 She's eating and drinking!!!! She finished a cap of feed and most a cap of water...I just refilled it as she's had some more!!! ...fingers crossed that the leg will heal now she's supported and can eat and drink!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scarlettohara Posted July 31, 2010 Share Posted July 31, 2010 Please can we have a pic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roobaloo Posted July 31, 2010 Author Share Posted July 31, 2010 She's getting fed up already, trying to scramble out and catching her toe nails on the padding I used on the box edges....so now she has a foot guard so when she lifts her legs, she touches the guard...in theory, at least. I've put a bigger piece of vetwrap over her back to stop her flapping overnight...again, in theory.... (not a happy chook... ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roobaloo Posted August 1, 2010 Author Share Posted August 1, 2010 She made it through the night (I was convinced she would give up on me)...still looking very disgruntled but I gave her a little rub behind her neck and she perked up as took some food! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tutti Frutti Posted August 1, 2010 Share Posted August 1, 2010 :clap: (I'm following your chick's battle Roo but have never had chicks so can't help. Poor you, bet you had a sleepless night saw the time you posted. Hope you went back to bed) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted August 1, 2010 Share Posted August 1, 2010 She looks very comfortable in her little 'pod'. It sounds as if she is making some progress. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scarlettohara Posted August 1, 2010 Share Posted August 1, 2010 It looks great (I've seen it done on horses but with something a bit stronger than vetwrap ) I was at work last night and showed some of the girls - they thought we were mad It must be giving her some relief if she is eating and drinking and a whole night off the foot must have given some benefit, everything crossed for her Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roobaloo Posted August 1, 2010 Author Share Posted August 1, 2010 I did go back to bed!!! she seems quite bright today...and more accepting of her situation! I just hope that whatever the injury was...it heals. Is there anything I can give her to help her? I know there are 'health tonics' for hens...or would thus potentially cause growth issues?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tutti Frutti Posted August 1, 2010 Share Posted August 1, 2010 I think your invention is brilliant! Is it a tissue box that she's supported in? :clap: How is the patient now? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted August 1, 2010 Share Posted August 1, 2010 I think she might be a little young for tonics. aA couple of arnica pilules ground up and added to her chick crumbs won't do any harm though, and might help settle any bruising, if that is what the problem is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roobaloo Posted August 1, 2010 Author Share Posted August 1, 2010 I think your invention is brilliant! Is it a tissue box that she's supported in? :clap: How is the patient now? I can't take credit for the invention, there are instructions for "chick chairs" online...I just modified it slightly to suit what I had at home! It's made up of a tissue box, softban padding, vet wrap...then extra bits of cardboard to support her and stop her getting her feet caught in the padding and wrap!! Then two bottle caps in front of her! She's eating and drinking well but I've just changed her sling...and she's making no attempt to sit upright at the moment. I don't know if this is stress or if her injury is getting worse. It's just so odd...If you manipulate the leg, she doesn't object, she holds her toes together but will straighten them out if you stretch her leg back or press underneath her foot. I'm wondering if it is a broken toe...which may explain why she doesn't want to stand on it but can move it... ...but I'm not a vet, so I've no idea for sure... Egluntyne - What strength would you suggest? The ones I've found contain lactose and sucrose...will this cause any problem? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted August 1, 2010 Share Posted August 1, 2010 The ones I have used are 30c. I imagine the amount of sugars will be minute, so will be very unlikely to cause any harm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roobaloo Posted August 1, 2010 Author Share Posted August 1, 2010 Thanks!! lil'un has had a box upgrade...from Kleenex to an Office shoebox!! Maybe the colourful box will encourage healing, like in a childrens hospital ward.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scarlettohara Posted August 1, 2010 Share Posted August 1, 2010 Bless They are such a worry aren't they - I have an off-colour one now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isabel Posted August 1, 2010 Share Posted August 1, 2010 Aaaw bless her. I've been following her & your story Roobaloo .. hope she pulls through for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roobaloo Posted August 1, 2010 Author Share Posted August 1, 2010 Thanks! I really hope so too...this is breaking my heart. Though, I'm more concerned now as the other legbar chick seems unsteady on her feet now. She can still walk, is eating and drinking fine but loses her balance when preening and turning. If startled (usually by the Poland leaping about) she falls down rather than run. Should they still be this unsteady at 2 weeks old? The Poland is a day younger and is now much more stable and agile. Could it be nutritional or is it more likely to be breeding/neurological?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roobaloo Posted August 2, 2010 Author Share Posted August 2, 2010 Could it have been caused by the electric hen being left too low? Sitting hunched up underneath it, perhaps restriction tendon/muscle development?? ...I just wonder as the legbars would shuffle out from under it and stay in the same position...whereas the Poland prefers to sleep on top of it, and it seems unaffected. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roobaloo Posted August 3, 2010 Author Share Posted August 3, 2010 We've had some progress...Lil'un had a day out the sling (to preen and stretch)...and after a long snooze, she sat up, unsupported, for the first time in 4 days!! She's back in the sling today, but she's now placing both feet on the floor...so she seems a lot more comfortable!! We've started physio to keep the joints moving...and everything seems good..now we just need her to stand up!! She's also now positioned so she can see the others, this seems to have cheered her up no end, she regularly has her head up (rather than with her beak resting on the box)...she doesn't struggle, she just sits, watches and chats to them... I really hope she's recovering. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scarlettohara Posted August 3, 2010 Share Posted August 3, 2010 Good news All my bantam chicks are alive and well today Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roobaloo Posted August 3, 2010 Author Share Posted August 3, 2010 Fab news - How's the new one doing? Settled in alright? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tutti Frutti Posted August 3, 2010 Share Posted August 3, 2010 Good news both of you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scarlettohara Posted August 5, 2010 Share Posted August 5, 2010 Yes new one seems very sturdy How is chick today ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
