Trying to fix splayed legs in this 15 day old that was removed from the nest box today. I added some shredded newspaper to the aquarium floor.
You can see how I have done it in this link. If anyone thinks I should be doing something differently, please let me know. For example, my girlfriend thinks the hobbled legs are still a bit too far apart.
here is the link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d5_LswuQ2zY
Thanks you
And a BIG thanks to you Did!!
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Re: GCC LEG HOBBLES
by MFids on Mon Apr 11, 2011 5:16 pm
Did is correct. There are various methods in correcting splayed legs, and I do not know at what age a chick is too old for their legs to be corrected (may depend on species), so if his legs do not return 100% back to normal, it may have just been too late. Still, he can learn to live a happy and wonderful life with splayed legs as a disability!
I can only say that an experienced breeder (which I am not) or an a-vet would be able to tell you if you are fixing the problem correctly. Best of luck with the little one!
I can only say that an experienced breeder (which I am not) or an a-vet would be able to tell you if you are fixing the problem correctly. Best of luck with the little one!
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Re: GCC LEG HOBBLES
by fullkeel on Mon Apr 11, 2011 6:01 pm
Yes, Did is correct.
I really don't want to risk taking them to a vets office, however I would if it were necessary. But I don't think I will need a vet for leg hobbles, they seem to be a pretty straight forward remedy. However, I could see someone wanting a vet to do it if they got freaked out by the process.
I really don't want to risk taking them to a vets office, however I would if it were necessary. But I don't think I will need a vet for leg hobbles, they seem to be a pretty straight forward remedy. However, I could see someone wanting a vet to do it if they got freaked out by the process.
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Re: GCC LEG HOBBLES
by fullkeel on Mon Apr 11, 2011 11:14 pm
Geez, The hobbles have been on for about 6 hours now and he is standing upright for the first time. I don't want to count my chickens, but I am very optimistic about the outcome after seeing how they are working so far.
Thanks for the help.
Peter
Thanks for the help.
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Re: GCC LEG HOBBLES
by did on Tue Apr 12, 2011 8:34 am
Sounds like you are going to get positive results. Do not try and take off the hobbles too quick. I would leave them on for at least a week. Keep an eye on the other babies, the sooner you catch a problem, the better.
How did you sleep? Long night? lol
How did you sleep? Long night? lol
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Re: GCC LEG HOBBLES
by fullkeel on Tue Apr 12, 2011 10:07 am
Yes, a lnog nihgt.
Thanks you Did, for the help!!
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