Need help, baby chick can't stand

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Try cutting the band aid down somemore. The problem with yarn is that you can easily get it too tight (and her moving around will tighten it too) and compromise circulation to the point that she loses her legs. It usually only takes a couple of days with the band aids for them to get better.

Try this link--it gives step-by-step instrucions complete with pictures.

http://www.poultryhelp.com/spraddle.html
 
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Thanks for your responses. The problem with the Band-Aid is she is just so little. She just flipped over and was exhausting herself in fighting it. I checked the yard today, and it seemed okay, but my concern was the same as yours in that the yarn can get too tight. Without help though, I don't think I can do the Band-Aid. How long does it usually take for them to be able to stand without it?
 
What about those tiny band aids? Did you try cutting it down? I had a tiny bantam chick with that problem and I had to trim the band aid way down. When it was time to remove it I used petroleum jelly to soften the adhesive.
 
No, I didn't have the really small ones and the distance between her legs is only probably about 1/2-inch or so. Maybe I can get to town this afternoon and try to get some small ones. Of course, I would be sick today... Ugggh. Regardless, she comes first. I hope she will be okay with the yarn until I get finished work. Thanks again. She is just so sweet. I need to design a chick holder since I don't have any help.
 
So does the Band-Aid go on the non-feathered portion of the leg or up higher on the fluffy portion??
 

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