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    My chick stopped using her legs

    I'm wondering after reading some posts...is she supposed to touch the floor with her legs or not. One post I read said not but in the pictures I see all chicks touch the floor. Lavender comes out of the sling if she does so I'm not sure how to use the sling. Put it higher or lower for her to be...
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    My chick stopped using her legs

    She's also kind of keeping on the legs up as if it hurts
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    My chick stopped using her legs

    Thank you! I made her a chair but she's not happy to stay there. She pulls her legs under herself. How long would be good for her to stay in the sling?
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    My chick stopped using her legs

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    My chick stopped using her legs

    Thank you so much! I'll do this ASAP
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    My chick stopped using her legs

    Thank you for your answer! I can't measure her temperature exactly but it's definitely not too hot. My brooder is set on the lowest setting. I'm giving her food every few hours and to drink with a seringe. I just put a drop on the side of her beak and she drinks by herself. I'm giving her water...
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    My chick stopped using her legs

    Along with her leg problems I noticed a loss of fluff on her chest and a little under her wings...I can feel her shivering when I'm holding her. I'm wondering if these could be signs of parasites... Is it possible to affect her legs?
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    My chick stopped using her legs

    She's keeping her legs under her. I'm attaching some pictures.
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    Hi from Florida

    Thank you!
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    My chick stopped using her legs

    My chick is almost 2 weeks old and was doing just great until yesterday when I noticed she was mostly sitting under the brooder. I put her close to the food and water and she ate and drank and went back. Today she's still alert, eats and drinks if I bring the water and food close to her but she...
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    Hi from Florida

    Hello everyone! I'm not very new to chickens because my parents raised them my entire childhood but I'm new to taking care of them. I have 7 two weeks old chicks and I love them! My daughter found out about your community on you tube and we're very excited to join you and find out more useful...
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