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I didn't splint it. I am not quite sure how to - it appears the injury is just above the "ankle" joint (not sure what it is called in chickens).

I have a six week old leghorn chick. I think that she broke her leg (it is discolored and she cannot walk). Once she was injured, her mama hen stopped taking care of her. I isolated her. I have her in a playpen in the house, so that I can take care of her and so that the other hens don't hurt...

Yes, to the baseball fan comment. In fact, the chick's full name is Lemon Utley, being Chase's baby!!

I suppose I posted this in the wrong forum, being new here. I know there is a rule against cross posting. maybe someone with words of wisdom will see this all the same . . .

Hello. I am new to the forum. I live in VT with my 4 children, one dog, 1 leghorn rooster (Sonny), 5 leghorn hens (Roxy, Chase Utley, Dove, Kook, Henny), and one chick just hatched this summer (Lemon).

Hello. I have a six week old leghorn chick. I think that she broke her leg (it is discolored and she cannot walk). Once she was injured, her mama hen stopped taking care of her. I isolated her. I have her in a playpen in the house, so that I can take care of her and so that the other hens don't...