Santandercol
1510 posts
Oct 16, 2007
6:49 PM
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I have a little hen which had it's leg mangled to the point of having to amputate it at the elbow.A Coopers hawk grabbed her through the 1/2" X1" wire floor of the kitbox.I've closed it in so no preds can get in under there now,and the bird has healed quite well but the poor thing has to lay down on one side to eat with the others in the kitbox.It's so crowded on the feed tray,you know how it is,eh.I'm wondering if anyone here has ever built a prosthetic leg for a handicapped bird before,and if so,how you did it.Tapp,got any suggestions for this one?No tattoos neccessary.LOL!----------
Kelly
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nicksiders
2320 posts
Oct 16, 2007
6:58 PM
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Kelly,
Is it mangled so bad you can't break it and reset it? I have done that with success and they heal remarkably quick and well.
Can you get a picture of it?
Nick
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BigRiverRollerLofts
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RUDY..ZUPPPPP
313 posts
Oct 16, 2007
7:02 PM
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ZUPPPPPPPPP KELLY QUE PASO HOMBRE
TALK TO RAY HE MIGHT MAKE U ONE.......SKYLINE.
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Santandercol
1513 posts
Oct 16, 2007
8:40 PM
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Yeah,it was pretty bad,like on a swivel at the joint.The leg is healed already what's left of it is a neat stump cut at the elbow.Maybe a guy could attach something there like peg legged Pete sorta for leaning on.Elastoplast dressing and a piece of wood?
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Kelly
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Tony Chavarria
Site Publisher
1734 posts
Oct 16, 2007
8:45 PM
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I can contribute an eye patch and teach it to say "arrrgghhh me matey".
Seriously, try the leg splints, it might help keep it immobilized so it can get a chance to heal. Good luck Kelly.
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FLY ON! Tony Chavarria
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Santandercol
1516 posts
Oct 16, 2007
9:17 PM
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'ave ye ever bin ta sea buy,just come over here I'll show yer wat it's like.NOOOOOO Captain hindgrinder.please nooooo.
AAARRRRGGGGHHHHHH that leg ain'tNEVER gonna heal its done GONE man,cut off!!I'm serious,I've splinted legs before and had em heal but this one was not gonna heal so off it came now we're checkin our health insurance to see if we're covered for an artificial LEG!!!!
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Kelly
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nicksiders
2323 posts
Oct 16, 2007
9:27 PM
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I think the whole secret will be on how to attach it securily to the stump.
I wish you well with it, Kelly.
Nick
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BigRiverRollerLofts
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Santandercol
1519 posts
Oct 16, 2007
9:33 PM
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Thanks Nick.I think I'll try the elastoplast band-aid stuff.Sure I'll have to change it periodically but it should be interesting to see if it helps and if the bird will adapt.
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Kelly
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gotspin7
264 posts
Oct 17, 2007
4:46 AM
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I was thinking the same thing Rudy!LOL
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Santandercol
1526 posts
Oct 17, 2007
5:31 AM
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Tranquilo Rudy.This is a possible W/C 2008 champion and you're saying to EAT her!!??Santo cielo hombre...
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Kelly
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J_Star
1203 posts
Oct 17, 2007
5:43 AM
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Cull her and save yourself trouble from babying a bird. There are ton of good hens around.
Jay
Last Edited by on Oct 17, 2007 5:43 AM
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Santandercol
1528 posts
Oct 17, 2007
5:53 AM
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Geez,you guys are tough.She's already back flying didn't land early yesterday and she's not light so she'll get another chance.Yup,no hawks last while so got till nov to fly it seems.
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Kelly
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Santandercol
1562 posts
Oct 23, 2007
6:07 AM
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I used the elasto-plast band-aid to attach a 2" piece of 3/16ths" dowling to what's left of her leg,and at first she was a little freaked out about having a piece of wood hanging off there but after a couple days she is used to it and it really does help her to stand on the feed tray and perch.Not to good on the wire floor as it pokes through,but,yeah!!Beats pigeon pie!!!!She looks like an old pirate now,kinda like her handler.Arrrr matey.It's a hard life at sea,boy!!!
YITS!!!
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Kelly
Last Edited by on Oct 23, 2007 6:10 AM
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Skylineloft
259 posts
Oct 23, 2007
7:20 AM
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Kelly,
Thats great!!!!!
Please post a photo,
I think all of us would enjoy seeing the pigeon of the Caribbean, lmao
Ray
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tapp
411 posts
Oct 23, 2007
7:37 AM
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Kelly, I had a weins hen that was supper in the air lose a leg to the knee. It got it's band caught on a piece of wire floor. I flew her after it healed over. She still rolled well, but would haave trouble on my loft roof whitch is steel roof, on her kit box. I removed her and paired her up with a good cock. I'm flying out a pair of squeaks now. I'll breeed the heck out of her next spring! she has no trouble raising young. now she's in with all the hens. Top perch bird! has no trouble. there tuff!----------
Tapp
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spitfire loft
3 posts
Oct 23, 2007
7:35 PM
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Hi, I know a guy who used a straw to set one of his bird legs, that might work, It did for him and the bird got around just fine, hope this helps. Mark
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Santandercol
1721 posts
Dec 01, 2007
8:03 PM
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This is Peggy,the bird that had her leg mangled by mr cooper.She's doing well and really uses the dowel pegged leg.
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Kel.
Rum-30 Lofts
Last Edited by on Dec 01, 2007 8:05 PM
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Ballrollers
982 posts
Dec 01, 2007
8:37 PM
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Nice work, Kelly!
Cliff
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Mrconductor
71 posts
Dec 01, 2007
9:03 PM
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That's Awesome!
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Ed B.
Man of few words due to a lack of typing skills.
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classicpony
568 posts
Dec 01, 2007
10:45 PM
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WoW now that is interesting! I have have to keep that in mind for future reference.
Jim
Illinois
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PR_rollers
170 posts
Dec 02, 2007
12:33 AM
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Good job Sant,,I have a bird with his leg cut off too,she comes from a great pair, so i kept her ,acts like she has two legs you would never tell...I would never cull a bird because of that ,,that birds of yours look good now,,,good luck...
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Ralph....
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