Chick With Curly Toe and a Crop Full of Water

[Turkey Girl]

Hello! So, I have an Ayam Cemani chick that has Curly Toe and Splayed leg. We started feeding him/her watered-down chick feed and nutritional yeast or egg yolk. Yesterday we started to notice that his/her crop looks full of water. Does anyone know how to get rid of this? We tried feeding her/him dry chick food, but he/she won't
eat it.

Thanks,
TurkeyGirl

 

[bradymars]

Your chick has A deformity, I myself would cull but I’m sure you spent good money since these are rare breed. Don’t feed him anything for a day to see if he empties his crop. If not he’s sick.

 

[FluffyButtBabies]

Have you tried correcting his splayed legs? This cite can help: https://the-chicken-chick.com/spraddle-leg-in-baby-chicks-what-is-it/

 

[Turkey Girl]

Have you tried correcting his splayed legs? This site can help: https://the-chicken-chick.com/spraddle-leg-in-baby-chicks-what-is-it/

Yes, his/her legs are currently in the brace. Thanks, I'll check the site out!

 

[humblehillsfarm]

Even if you don't cull, I'd consider not breeding that particular chicken because splay leg and curly toes can be genetic.

 

[Turkey Girl]

Your chick has A deformity, I myself would cull but I’m sure you spent good money since these are a rare breed. Don’t feed him anything for a day to see if he empties his crop. If not he’s sick.

The crop emptied. Thanks for your help!!!