Fourbecameeight Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 (edited) Bella came from the breeder with wonky feet. They aren’t crossed over and all slant in the same direction. She has been managing fine until now. The last couple of days I have noticed her sat down more and when she is walking she isn’t spreading her toes so isn’t stable. I have trimmed her nails because I thought that might be the problem if they weren’t wearing down as they should. This hasn’t helped, is there anything else I can do? The others aren’t picking on her and she is eating and drinking. I wondered if now she is bigger she just can’t manage, if so she may have to be PTS because it will not be much of a life for her. I don’t want this because she is a lovely girl and not even laying yet. Edited January 11, 2011 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fourbecameeight Posted January 10, 2011 Author Share Posted January 10, 2011 I have been watching Bella most of the day to check she can get to food and water. It now looks more of a limp, I think she may have a sprain, I will see how she is tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenopolis Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 My Flo developed a funny limp and she seemed to be OK apart from that. The limp got better but she now walks as though she is showing you the bottom of her feet before she puts her left foot down - it is most odd, but she seems OK - eating and drinking and being loud. I'd keep an eye on it, and take her to the vet if you are not happy. Chooks are hardly little things - I worry about their every move, but they don't seem to care! Let us know how she is getting on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandyhas3chucks Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 i have ex bats that are damaged, depends on her breed I suppose as heavier girls may have more of a problem, but ex bats can cope with only one leg ... one and half legs and 2 dysfunctional legs even. hope it is just a sprain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fourbecameeight Posted January 11, 2011 Author Share Posted January 11, 2011 Bella was no better this morning so I took her to the vet. He said it was her malformed feet and there was nothing he could do and she would only get worse so I have had her PTS. I am very cross at the breeder for selling her to us. The Legbars we got from them have all had troubles and have gone to the vet at different times and we only got them in August! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mostin Posted January 11, 2011 Share Posted January 11, 2011 So very sorry to hear that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cathybc Posted January 11, 2011 Share Posted January 11, 2011 sorry to hear the sad outcome x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted January 11, 2011 Share Posted January 11, 2011 So sorry but you gave her a good few months. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...