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    Baby chicks found hanging from the water container

    Chick must have tried to get on top the water container and got stuck. We (my 9 year) found her upside down hanging by the leg or legs. My daughter has been holding her to keep it calm. My daughter said when she tries to touch her legs she'll wiggle off it the best it can, shake when touched...
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    6 week hen can't seem to walk - now right leg is sticking out oddly

    Update: So she has been wrapped, for lack of better words, since Sunday. She is standing on her own now. My daughter thought she needed fresh air lol. How long do we keep this brace/wrap thing on? What's common? Should we first try to remove it first and see how she does without it? Put it...
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    6 week hen can't seem to walk - now right leg is sticking out oddly

    She broke a rubber band sling that we created. This is Goldie. Where does one buy chicken vitamins? Tractor supply did not. Going to try another brwce maybe made from medical tape or a vet wrap for more stability? Thank you for suggestions. My 10 year old is highly appreciative. Thankfully...
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    6 week hen can't seem to walk - now right leg is sticking out oddly

    The leg sticks out either in front of or to it's 2:00. My daughter just pinched all the toes. It doesn't pull back (as if in pain). It can curl its toes on its own...not sure if any of that helps. I'm totally new to this and my daughter wants to exhaust all resources before putting it...
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    6 week hen can't seem to walk - now right leg is sticking out oddly

    After relocating we've decided to get chickens again. This time, our children talked us into chicks. They are approximately 5 weeks old (+/-), mostly feathered. Went to bed all chicks were fine. Went to feed in the morning and noticed the others were just walking over one...even perching...
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