My buck broke his leg this morning

poppypatchFarm · #21 07/22/13, 01:04 PM

You need some sort of padding between the leg and the splint or he will likely get sores from rubbing. Ideally cast padding which is a soft cotton-like wrap. I would also attach a layer of foam padding on each end of the splint even if it is smooth. The splint ideally should be long enough to come all the way to the end of his hoof to fully stabilize and prevent any movement and less pain for him so that he can use the leg somewhat. The splint should be changed about every 2 weeks and check for sores.

Jenniferlynne13 · #22 07/22/13, 03:26 PM

It's always something with these goaties isn't it!!

Nice job though...~I hope he feels better & Quick!!

Poor guy looks so humbled~~

Donna1982 · #23 07/22/13, 03:48 PM

We had two kids break their legs this year. Lucky for you its the front leg, from everything I read and was told it's the easiest leg to heal when broke. My two dum-dum boys broke their back legs and a 3 weeks apart. One was a green stick and the other was totally in two. Needless to say I got a few gray hairs from that.

harvestmoonfarm · #24 07/22/13, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by poppypatchFarm

You need some sort of padding between the leg and the splint or he will likely get sores from rubbing. Ideally cast padding which is a soft cotton-like wrap. I would also attach a layer of foam padding on each end of the splint even if it is smooth. The splint ideally should be long enough to come all the way to the end of his hoof to fully stabilize and prevent any movement and less pain for him so that he can use the leg somewhat. The splint should be changed about every 2 weeks and check for sores.

There is padding (surgical padding) under the PVC to protect his leg. We'll be removing the splint tomorrow and checking for sores (per my vet's instructions), and then every 2 weeks after that for 6-8 more weeks, though I hate to keep putting him through that, poor guy. My vet doesn't want him bearing any weight on his leg, so we're also going by her instructions there, as well.

motdaugrnds · #25 07/23/13, 10:01 AM

Sounds good and certainly gives me cause to have some PVC of varied dimensions on hand.

Good job!