Franzoo
Chirping
- May 8, 2016
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Can it put it's foot down and walk around? Did you hatch the silkie? There can be some leg problems after hatch that can be sue to hatching temperature spikes or heredity. A slipped tendon or a leg bone deformity are some of the problems seen. Sometimes splinting the leg with a lot of padding and a pip cleaner or popsicle stick and vet wrap or tape can help. Poultry vitamins in the water would be something I would do. I am not sure if there is anything you can do about the wing. Is the baby chick able to get to food and water okay?
https://vault.myvzw.com/webcs/app/share/invite/W7xwnfAJMCHatched with "foster mom" It's almost died when got stuck outside of nest,2 others laying on it. It was cold. I revived it. Seemed fine until 2 days ago. I tried splinting, but I felt bad for it. I was afraid I didn't do it correctly. It's hopping to its food. Keep pecking it's foot. If I splint, do I take it off every day? I gave electrolytes in water. It's a tiny silkie.
I would probably not splint it, and let it run around and strengthen it. That is up to you. Many chicks with these leg problems do not make it or are culled, but I would try to let it try to get along if you have time to give it extra care. Can you put another chick in with it for play time and socialization, or is it already with the others? I have not had a lot with leg disorders, but it is important to give them vitamins which sometimes helps if there is a deficiency. Can you look at PoultryPediaPodiatry website by Googling it? It has a lot suggestions for leg problems in chicks. I will send you the link later when I'm on the computer if you haven't found it yet.