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    Baby chick has slipped tendon, leg is swollen but zero wounds

    It's been almost a year, and I just wanted to leave an update for anyone who responded and anyone who may see this thread in the future. My little burrito survived and she is a happy and healthy chicken. She adjusted and learned to work with her twisted leg. She does everything the other...
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    Chick with leg issues/is there a chance it can adapt?

    I actually happen to have some vet wrap, I will definitely try this, thank you!
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    Chick with splayed legs

    I was just wondering if you'd be willing to share an update? Did your chick live? If so, has it adapted to its leg issues? I have several with slipped tendons that have adapted. I currently have my first with splayed legs and I tried the hobble method, it helped but it was far too late to make a...
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    Chick with leg issues/is there a chance it can adapt?

    I've previously posted about a chick I brought home with leg issues. It turned out to be a slipped tendon and despite my best efforts it could not be corrected. However, she is now almost a year old and aside from her messed up leg she is overall a healthy and happy chicken. She lays eggs, roams...
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    Baby chick has slipped tendon, leg is swollen but zero wounds

    It stayed for a little bit but it did slip back out. She is trying to keep her weight off of it, but I've noticed she sometimes rests on or uses her hock if she's about to stumble or fall. I'm thinking that I may make her a 3d printed splint (but I would use loose gauze or vet tape as protection...
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    Baby chick has slipped tendon, leg is swollen but zero wounds

    Thank you so much! I'm definitely going to try this
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    Baby chick has slipped tendon, leg is swollen but zero wounds

    Just wanted to give a little update. The swelling has gone down drastically, but there is still a little. She is putting a little but of weight on it here and there but still trying to avoid using it when walking. She is now laying down and sleeping like the other chicks instead of propping...
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    Baby chick has slipped tendon, leg is swollen but zero wounds

    I bought baby chicks yesterday, and they had one that wasn't walking right. I didn't want it to die or be left because nobody would purchase it so I brought it home also. I did a lot of research and discovered it's tendon did slip. We were able to shift it back in place and make a little...
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