Oct 7, 2011 17:15:09 GMT
rachel
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Post by rachel on Oct 31, 2011 5:05:48 GMT
You may see the first signs of chicks being splay leg 5-6 days old. It will show dark/red discolouration at the knee joint. Followed by discolouration at the knee and hip joint. Also the chick will lay flat on its tummy and be underdeveloped. Most of us will notice a splay leg chick at time of ringing 7-11 days old. The earlier its fixed the better. Under 21 days is best for this method. What you'll need: Make-up sponge, 2x tubes (I use four pens) or thin card rolled 5-6mm diameter, scissors. Use the flat rectangular sponge. Cut in half. Mark 2 spots, approx half inch apart. Cut a tiny hole in the sponge. Then push tubes through. Push the tubes as far to the edge of the sponge as you can and trim excess. Put chicks leg (1 at a time is easier) in tube, over 'knee' , and gently hold sponge in place with one hand and remove tube with the other hand. Repeat for other leg. The chick can still get around the nestbox with this on. Leave the sponge on for 7-10 days. Add calcivet to the water. The sponge can very easily be torn off.
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Post by Marianne Marlow on Oct 31, 2011 8:42:49 GMT
Brilliant Sticky. Lets hope it makes life more bearable for some little budgies Thank you Rachel!
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Oct 7, 2011 6:05:27 GMT
gerwynmr2
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Post by gerwynmr2 on Oct 31, 2011 9:43:07 GMT
5***** for that one regards gerwynmr2
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Oct 7, 2011 20:13:15 GMT
bobble
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Post by bobble on Oct 31, 2011 10:16:30 GMT
is this very common? I only ask because I have 7 eggs (hopefully 3+ chicks will hatch) and if it's common I'll get the ammo sorted ready great info, thanks.
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Oct 7, 2011 17:15:09 GMT
rachel
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Post by rachel on Oct 31, 2011 13:14:09 GMT
Brilliant Sticky. Lets hope it makes life more bearable for some little budgies Thank you Rachel! You're welcome ;D I've only ever had 2 splayed leg chicks out of 130+ chicks I've bred.
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Post by Ryan.W on Oct 31, 2011 13:25:39 GMT
Great stuff rach thanks for taking the time to right this up, im sure this will be of great help to me and any other begginers .
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Oct 30, 2011 9:08:35 GMT
Allan
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Post by Allan on Nov 7, 2011 21:59:50 GMT
Have to add my original comment again.This is not very common and we have only had 3 in 10 years.In my opinion they do not develop properly and should be culled as they will not lead a full and active life.
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Post by Rachael Kellett on Nov 8, 2011 17:22:21 GMT
Have to add my original comment again.This is not very common and we have only had 3 in 10 years.In my opinion they do not develop properly and should be culled as they will not lead a full and active life. Allan. While I understand that this is your opinion, and you are entitled to it, I feel that I must add that I do believe that budgies born with splayed legs can live a full and active life. I know that a budgie owner friend of mine has a gorgeous budgie with splayed legs and is cared for in every way and has a fantastic life. It does require more time to look after a splayed legs budgie but it is as worthwhile as looking after an able-bodied budgie. I do not believe that any budgie should be "culled", a word that I hate, unless the bird is suffering or their condition is unable to be managed.
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Oct 7, 2011 20:42:55 GMT
hector
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Post by hector on Dec 21, 2011 19:37:57 GMT
Thank you Rachel!
Great idea and great write-up!
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Post by barrieshutt on Dec 21, 2011 20:06:06 GMT
avoid splayed legs; supply a concave in the nest box, add plenty of of shavings and always supply a calcium supplement before and during breeding.
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Mar 29, 2024 10:25:44 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Dec 22, 2011 2:59:52 GMT
a very good post rachel.. ..
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Mar 29, 2024 10:25:44 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Dec 22, 2011 3:05:50 GMT
Have to add my original comment again.This is not very common and we have only had 3 in 10 years.In my opinion they do not develop properly and should be culled as they will not lead a full and active life. i think your coment was disgracful....
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Oct 30, 2011 9:08:35 GMT
Allan
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Post by Allan on Jan 22, 2012 17:07:55 GMT
Well now Mick you are entitled to your opinion and I to mine,if you cant catch them early enough to cure this then they will not lead full lives.End of story as far as Im concerned.
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Jan 12, 2012 22:54:32 GMT
Nicola
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Post by Nicola on Mar 31, 2012 22:40:37 GMT
Thanks Rachel, very helpful Nicola
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Feb 11, 2013 14:43:49 GMT
tasegg
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Post by tasegg on Feb 12, 2013 13:50:34 GMT
I tried this on my chicks in 2010, I switched to tying the legs with crocheted wool instead though because the sponge seemed a bit fiddly, maybe I didn't do it proeprly. I had a concave and woodshavings and mum and dad had calcium supplements but it still happened. Luckily, the chick's legs were normal after a few days and she's as happy and healthy as the rest
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