Its foot is completely side ways and doesn't appear to be flexible. When I tape it up almost like a boot. It can stand on both legs and it appears to give the chick stability. If at any point it seems in pain then I will deal with that. So for now I have a hobbling chick.
Her legs haven't gotten better. I have splinted the feet it corrected one, but not the other and her leg hasn't gotten better. I am not sure what to do. I love that baby but don't want it in pain. It doesn't seem to be I don't think but. Here is an updated video
This chick's leg is like this, It feels like the tendon is running along the inside of its leg. Is there anything I can do to help, correct or make it better? Or not.
Video link below along with pix so you can see how it gets around. This is how this baby stands and rests. Yes it does have...
Before I make the final decision I am putting 8 fresh eggs into the incubator to watch closely and see what the0 outcome is. If they still have the issue I am going to start fresh and allow these hens to just lay eggs. They are all very sweet.
I did, I had leghorns in there and they all hatched fine and normal. The only thing different was the transfer from where they came from and under mama to an incubator. But I had no way of knowing if the hen had been sitting regularly or not.
I agree the legs looks dislocated. Ok The vet...
In the transfer, the change was about 2 hours from under hen to incubator set at 99.5. But I have no idea what the situation was before I got them as in hen setting regularly or not. I candled them to see if they were developing or not. When I saw they were I put them in the incubator. NON of...
Here are two videos of my lil one having similar issues. She won't put any weight on it. I have tried the things on this post with her. Not better yet. Any input would be much appreciated.