[ANHBUC]

It would probably be better if the weight was not on it while it is repairing.  Pity they dont make those sit in baby walkers for chicks.   

[pepsi100]

Now how am I going to take the weight off its leg ?

As you can see I had to take the splint off, I'll be putting it back on, she just kept bending her knee, so I have to redo it, but as its twisted, I donyt hold out much hope now

[leelee]

Oh it's a shame, such a pretty little thing a well

[pepsi100]

I put on a new splint, but I dont think its going to work, its hobling about, feeding okay, but in the end I thik I'll be putting her/him down, cant go through its life like this

[ANHBUC]

Fingers crossed it works then.  As long as it can walk, feed and is not in pain it can still have a good life.

[pepsi100]

Fingers crossed it works then.  As long as it can walk, feed and is not in pain it can still have a good life.

Ah, that is the problem, she cant get about, its fine in the brooder, but it would be no good in the garden, I dont think she could/can support her own weight

[ANHBUC]

You will need to give the splint time to work.  The longer it is on and the leg is in the right position the better.   

[leelee]

Pepsi100, I just noticed that you are in northolt   
Do you have an allotment? I'm on Racecourse

[pepsi100]

Pepsi100, I just noticed that you are in northolt  
Do you have an allotment? I'm on Racecourse

Nope, used to have an alotment when I was in Ealing, I'm on the Fairview Estate, on the left going towards Eastcote/Ruislip

[pepsi100]

Here we are, Thursday, the splint comes off today

The chick dont look any better, the leg is still twisted, she cant stand up, qwings all over the place, so I think I'll be coming home alone
 

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The vet said there was nothing else for it, so I did come home alone, so I have 1 lonely chick now

[helens-hens]

Really sorry to hear about your chick, I can imagine how you are feeling  . You did everything you could have done, I guess it just wasn't to be....

[pepsi100]

Even the vet said it was a nice looking chick, and healthy, if it wasnt for the leg, she would have been a nice hen, the last one is just cheeping and wandering about now, lonely I guess

But she will have more than she can cope with if I get the new chicks Saturday

Pic's to follow (hopefully)

[ANHBUC]

So sorry pepsi    you did give the chick every chance.

Good luck with the integration of your new chicks.   

[symonep]

Sorry to hear that, have fun with the new ones!

[pepsi100]

Phone call in the morning to make sure they have hatched or are ready, if all goes well with the phone call,

I pick em up saturday 

Big brooder is all ready for them, even the coop and run is ready for when they have grown up and move outside

Then we turn on the power to the fencing (a surprise for any foxes)