Recent content by reneers84

  1. reneers84

    less than a day old chick walking on 'ankles' with foot twisted back

    I had to post this positive update! Over the last day one of the chick's feet made a complete recovery. Its now normal. The other foot is currently twisted more sideways than backwards. I think it all has to do with the non-slip shelf liner they're on because I didn't splint the chick's foot...
  2. reneers84

    less than a day old chick walking on 'ankles' with foot twisted back

    I think I know just the place to go for that. Thank you very much!
  3. reneers84

    less than a day old chick walking on 'ankles' with foot twisted back

    I tried to hold him, but he kept squirming and pulling his legs up. I was afraid of hurting him. What do I cover his feet with? He's slightly bigger than a penny and his legs are very very tiny. I don't know if it makes a difference, but I have non-skid shelf liner in the bottom of the...
  4. reneers84

    less than a day old chick walking on 'ankles' with foot twisted back

    I hope that I did this right. Little bugger is quick and wouldn't hold still. lol I think I will call him Roadrunner. I finally put him on top of the brick in the brooder to get these pics. Sorry that the pics aren't better and thanks for the help! I just don't know whether to splint it...
  5. reneers84

    less than a day old chick walking on 'ankles' with foot twisted back

    Nope, both of his feet are completely backwards straight under him. He walks directly on the front part of his legs where the feet connect. Its like the joint is backwards. I don't know how to describe it. It looks like a backwards 'L' if that helps. I'll try to take a picture.
  6. reneers84

    less than a day old chick walking on 'ankles' with foot twisted back

    I'm sorry if there is an answer for this already, but I couldn't find anything to address my specific concern. I ordered button quail eggs from ebay and the eggs started hatching yesterday. One chick hatched out this morning and couldn't really walk, his feet were curled in. We splinted his...
See more
Back
Top Bottom