Hullo All! Trying to see if anyone has any advice on what to do for my baby, he’s been limping for the past few days and it’s gotten progressively worse. He doesn’t really let it slow him down any and is still running around and playing/foraging with my other drakes, He’s not reactive to touch...
I was checking over my week old Brahma chicks and one of them lept from my hand and landed on my rug. I can extend her leg out without distress, and I didn't feel any obvious injuries... But she's not putting weight on it much at all. She does still have an appetite and was eating out of my hand...
Where to start with this? 😥
Sorry in advance for the long post but I feel context is needed.
Basically my wife and I are the designated chicken caretakers of the household, so while we have our own flock, we also take care of her father’s (who has next to no experience with chickens and...
He recently hatched (I'd say he's a hour or so old.) and seems active besides the swollen legs and feet. Both feet are swollen, with red sores. He's the first in this batch with this issue. His upper joints are red as well. I can take more photos if needed.