14 days old 2 of my chicks are having different issues

[Montanomom3]

I have 6 baby chicks that hatched 14 days ago. One is having an issue with its foot that I’m curious as to what i can do and the other is suddenly having its head laying to the side when it walks and everything. What is going on? Should i worry about the other chicks?

 

[Wezdin]

the weird foot is likely caused from imperfect hatching conditions, as long a it can walk properly there is nothing to worry about. just be aware that bumblefoot is a larger possibility. The twisted neck is called wry neck and it is a vitamin deficiency, not sure which one but i am pretty sure it is in nutri drench so i would recommend giving them that.

 

[Montanomom3]

the weird foot is likely caused from imperfect hatching conditions, as long a it can walk properly there is nothing to worry about. just be aware that bumblefoot is a larger possibility. The twisted neck is called wry neck and it is a vitamin deficiency, not sure which one but i am pretty sure it is in nutri drench so i would recommend giving them that.

Where would i get the vitamins she needs we are new to baby chicks.
I did hatch these on my own. What could i have done wrong in her hathcing? (The foot) i feel so bad

 

[Eggcessive]

Those look like vitamin deficiencies or problems ftom the hatch. For torticolis or wry neck, you would want to treat with som B complex vitamins, especially thiamine, and vitamin E. For the curled under toes, again, B complex which has ribflavin is food. So, I would give some vitamin E, around 200 to 400 IU, and grind or crush 1/4 tablet of B complex onto a little cooked egg daily. The egg has a little selenium which is all they need. Vitamins are sold at Walmart and any other store.

 

[Montanomom3]

Those look like vitamin deficiencies or problems ftom the hatch. For torticolis or wry neck, you would want to treat with som B complex vitamins, especially thiamine, and vitamin E. For the curled under toes, again, B complex which has ribflavin is food. So, I would give some vitamin E, around 200 to 400 IU, and grind or crush 1/4 tablet of B complex onto a little cooked egg daily. The egg has a little selenium which is all they need. Vitamins are sold at Walmart and any other store.

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Thank you so much. I feel horrible. We have only had chicks one other time 6 years ago and never had problems at all. But this was my first hatch yesterday was the first day i noticed the wry neck. And i only noticed the foot today but I’m not sure how long it’s been that way. Should i separate the two chicks from the rest?

 

[Wezdin]

Dont feel bad, it happens. I dont think you need to separate them

 

[Montanomom3]

Dont feel bad, it happens. I dont think you need to separate them

Ok perfect.

 

[Montanomom3]

Those look like vitamin deficiencies or problems ftom the hatch. For torticolis or wry neck, you would want to treat with som B complex vitamins, especially thiamine, and vitamin E. For the curled under toes, again, B complex which has ribflavin is food. So, I would give some vitamin E, around 200 to 400 IU, and grind or crush 1/4 tablet of B complex onto a little cooked egg daily. The egg has a little selenium which is all they need. Vitamins are sold at Walmart and any other store.

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How much of a cooked egg should i give? I just went and bought the vitamins

 

[Wezdin]

How much of a cooked egg should i give? I just went and bought the vitamins

I would give all they want to eat.

 

[Montanomom3]

I would give all they want to eat.

Ok i have them a but they aren’t eating it thought they are walking on it and laying in it