Splinty was born very early on Saturday morning 2 weeks ago - it was a very difficult birth as both her legs were back, meaning that they were still tucked back inside the womb whilst her head was well on its way out. I managed to manipulate one leg forward and fortunately the other was totally straight back and not bent, so I was able to pull her out as there was no room to get the other leg forward. Her head was quite swollen for a few hours due to the pressure she had been under, but she recovered well and was soon up and sucking. It became apparent quite soon though, that her legs were slightly twisted and also she was knuckled over on her fetlocks. Often in mild cases this will correct itself but this was too much, so off she went to the vets on Monday morning for a check up and on went the splints. She is actually very nimble on them, and can do all sorts of spring lamb stuff, and even seems quite proud of them! Her mum, Cassie, loves her very much despite the fact that she is definitely different!
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