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chick that cant walk... How do i help it

post #1 of 18
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i have a 12 hour old chick that is walking on its knees and its feet are up by the wings how do i correct this? please help!!!

post #2 of 18

welcome-byc.gif  Sometimes chicks like this will start walking normally as they dry off and strengthen.  If not, I have no solution - sorry.  Hopefully someone can provide better  help.

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post #3 of 18
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anyone?

 

post #4 of 18

Here is a link to a great blog that shows how you can try to help them using bandaids/vet wrap tape.... http://eggcartonlabels.blogspot.com/search/label/spraddle%20leg

I hope this helps!!

 

Edited to add:  Have you posted this question in the emergency forum? Lots of knowlegable people go there to help others out with medical issues. 

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Mommy to BR (Onyx), 2 Delaware (Pearl & Opal), BO (Ruby), Blue Silkie (Amber), Splash Silkie (Raine), 2 Golden Laced Orps (Goldie & Lacey), 2 EE (Bunny & Rabbit) & 2 Blk Javas (Crow & Butterfly)!

Also a Pit/Mastiff mix, an American Bulldog, 1 cat, a guinea pig, a bearded dragon, and a koi pond.

Oh.. can't forget my daughter, granddaughter, step-son, and wonderful husband!

 

 

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post #5 of 18

do some research on hobbling the legs.  they use this technique for splay legs.  may help.  good luck

post #6 of 18
I had a chick do the same thing. Its leg seemed to shrivel up and dry out. I didn't have the heart to let the animal suffer that way.hmm.png
post #7 of 18

You should post some pics- AND post in the emergency section. It's really helpful to get a picture idea. Details are crucial. 

I have had only a little bit of experience with splayed legs, and so far success, but I wouldn't call it "shriviled" but maybe VERY disabled. Trauma affects everyone differently. 

Is the chick in the incubator/brooder still? Outside with a hen? 

I've had newborn chicks literally be face-planted for a couple hours, and they have turned out fine. 12 hours isn't that long. If it's getting stomped on, then maaaaybe separate it from the others, but I would wait a little bit and see how it strengthens up. Some little babies take time to thrive- but just keep an eye on it. The more details the better, but don't stress too much!

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post #8 of 18

I would try supporting legs with vet wrap. Chicks can be very resilient and it may be walking normally in a few days.

post #9 of 18
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I incubated them and it came out of the egg like this both legs are positioned up by its wings and it walks on its knees. I now have it in a brooder box in the house with the other chicks...I have had a band aid on it since this after noon and now instead of scooting like it was it walks on its knees and is getting sores... i bandaged the knees with cotton balls and sports tape to keep it in place...
 

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