emoss Posted November 22, 2011 Share Posted November 22, 2011 I am wondering if anyone can help with my problem. I have a Six month old batam who injured one leg. I took her to a chicken specialist who told me she had injured her tendon and it would repair slowly. After two weeks, she was no better and I made an appointment with a vet who dealt with birds. She told me it was in fact dislocated and because of the length of time since the damage would not be able to reset it. I was left with a little bantam who would always have a hobble. The problem now is that her good leg has now given out and she is just sitting. I am making sure she has food and water also giving her boiled egg and honey water but I can feel she is losing weight. I am now thinking that I should have her put to sleep, I really don't want to do anything too soon. She may feel stronger tomorrow. Can anyone give me ideas and advice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted November 22, 2011 Share Posted November 22, 2011 I have moved your post into the chicken clinic section - hopefully you will get some more replies here Sorry to hear about your little hen - I'm afraid the only thing I can suggest is a return visit to the vet to see what the problem is with her other leg. It may be something that could be easily resolved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted November 22, 2011 Share Posted November 22, 2011 Is the leg still dislocated and out the joint? Doesn't sound right that it can be left and the other leg may struggle to cope, as you have said. I'd take her to the vets to see if it can be set or manipulated back in the joint... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tweety Posted November 23, 2011 Share Posted November 23, 2011 I would take her back to the chicken specialist. As Snowy says, the problem with the other leg may be treatable, and the avian vet needs to have another look at the dislocated one. Good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted November 23, 2011 Share Posted November 23, 2011 Doesn't sound right to me either - a dislocation that's been left will be more difficult to relocate as the muscles spasm around it to hold the joint together, but it's not impossible to do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emoss Posted November 23, 2011 Author Share Posted November 23, 2011 Hi, Sadly little Maisy, was put to sleep this morning. The vet thought she was probably born with a hip problem. Just hope her sisters are clear of this. We all miss her. Thank you for taking the time to reply. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tweety Posted November 23, 2011 Share Posted November 23, 2011 Sorry to hear that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superkitty Posted November 23, 2011 Share Posted November 23, 2011 That's very sad, sorry to hear she didn't make it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted November 26, 2011 Share Posted November 26, 2011 I'm sorry RIP... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
