Goat with compound fracture, how do I help?

[Goose962]

I have a mini Nubian buck born June 6th 2023. I found that his leg was quite swollen, and he didn’t put any weight on it. He also always stayed in the corner of our barn, not getting up unless he HAS to. I went into his pen today to inspect his leg, and we discovered that the bone had almost to fully cracked and is sticking out slightly. We’ve come to the conclusion that he most likely has a compound fracture. Am I gong to be able to help him and bandage him?? If so, how?? Thank you all so much.

 

[farmerjan]

For something like that, My opinion is vet...xrays.... and set it, if it is a compound fracture and "sticking out slightly"... I would not be attempting that at this point, it is already swollen and is going to be infected because it has been exposed to air... Antibiotics are a necessity....

 

[frustratedearthmother]

Yep - totally agree with @famerjan.