Posts by TeamChaos

Hey, way to go! I had a rooster get something similar in his wattle- I assumed it was "bumbleface" and after taking the cheesy infection out, I cleaned it w/ diluted betadine and then sprayed it with vetricyn. You don't want it to seal...

Do they have access to calcium? What kind of food were they on and what did you change it to? I am sorry for your loss!  

I definitely agree w/ you starting her on vitamins- it can take a little while to correct a deficiency so I wouldn't stop the vitamins. Can you stand her on her legs and uncurl her feet? I'd do it several times a day as physical...

Yes, please post pictures. I immediately suspect prolapse!  

AWW, what a cutie! Well, per that website 3 weeks is too old for spraddle legs to show up... I think you're right, it's injury related, but I'm wondering if some of the theraputic techniques would work anyway.  

I had a rooster that I think had strained his neck (I think he was fighting another roo)- I gave him supportive care and did some gentle range of motion exercises w/ him and he made a full recovery. My rooster did not hold his head...

Huh. It looks like a spraddle leg to me, but I know it's a little bit old per that website I linked. Hmm.... if the little one is eating and drinking and you're willing, it'd be worth the time to try.  

I don't think a photo ever hurts, if you're able to take one. I'm glad the little one is eating and drinking. I thought I'd pass on this link just in case any of the descriptions ring a bell...

Oh goodness, no improvement? At this point, I would separate it from mama and make sure it's nice and warm, see if it has any interest in eating and drinking on it's own. I agree with you, it seems like an injury would be most likely...

Is he able to stand? What position is he holding his head in? Can he eat or drink on his own? Any swelling in his face or rattling when he breathes? Have you checked his ears for injury or mites? is he pooping?