To splint or not to splint, that is the question.

[Peckedhen]

I have been given a wired NEHU bird this afternoon by a non fancier. It's leg is broken under the ring. I have been advised to splint it but, although I've tried, I think I've made a bad job of it.  :B  Would it be better left to heal naturally?  The bird isn't taking its weight on the leg even though I've splinted it.

 

I've also managed to cover the ring number so I can't report it yet.  Its a hen, a gay pied blue and white checker (or something like that I was told).  It's a lovely hen and deserves a chance to get home.

[Guest]

It's not getting home by the wing and as much as I commend your attempt to splint it that could be causing it pain so take the splint off and let it heal on its own.  It will also give you a chance to read the ring and post it here to get a quicker response to the owner.

[Guest Grasshopper Lofts]

I have been given a wired NEHU bird this afternoon by a non fancier. It's leg is broken under the ring. I have been advised to splint it but, although I've tried, I think I've made a bad job of it.  :B  Would it be better left to heal naturally?  The bird isn't taking its weight on the leg even though I've splinted it.

 

I've also managed to cover the ring number so I can't report it yet.  Its a hen, a gay pied blue and white checker (or something like that I was told).  It's a lovely hen and deserves a chance to get home.

 

i had a few y/b last year sue that broke there legs one way or another and asked the same question and was told best to put it in a box on its own with plenty of straw/bedding with food and water and basically leave it to it and it soon heals

[blaz]

i have seen a broken ring leg swell up .the end result was the foot dropped off sad end to his racing career. i am also after yb,s from him as he has alredy bred birds to top fed.

[Peckedhen]

Thanks guys.  I've taken the splint off, well actually, I'd put it on so badly it almost fell off! :B  She is in a cage, on easibed, with food and water.  I've posted the ring number so hope can contact owner soon.

 

     NEHU 2008 Z559

[fletch]

Hi sue my advice is to leave it and let it heal naturally, my dad always leaves them to heal themselfes as they generally heal the same with a splint or without it,

Just try to keep it clean with fresh bedding and should sort it self out.

[Roland]

Found light wrapping sellotape /masking tape around a few times makes a great splint. And a darn site easier in awkward places t o get at.

Norm half a match and masking  / selotape does most jobs.

[heather down]

we bought plastic splints which we line with cotton wool and then encase the leg in it and close it. Been very successful a few times.