2 day old chick with leg curled up

[Just some chicks]

Hi guys. I’ve been hatching for some time now but I’ve never seen a leg issue like this. One of my newly hatched chicks will not let down his foot. When he hatched 2 days ago, his leg already appeared to have this problem. His toes will grip your finger but he holds his leg up all the time. It’s not splayed leg. I don’t feel a break or dislocation but I also want to be extra gentle and not cause him more pain- if he is in any. I tried moving his leg up and down when he fell asleep in my hand and he didn’t make a peep. His leg will shake some but it’s hard to say if that’s from trying to balance on his good leg or a nerve issue. Part of me wants to gently move the leg down and brace it but again, I don’t want to cause him pain if he is. Hobbles I don’t think will work in this situation either. I’ve been giving vitamins in his water just Incase. He is eating, drinking and pooping normally. I have a video but it doesn’t give me the option to attach it here. Thank you in advance.

 

[Eggcessive]

Can you get a clear picture of the chick standing at eye level from the front or back? It sounds like a slipped tendon, although leg bone deformities which can affect one or both legs, can also be the problem. Here is thread about a similar problem where you can click on the 3 links in post 2:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/funky-leg.1359935/#post-22424709

 

[coach723]

I have a video but it doesn’t give me the option to attach it here.

You have to put your video on youtube or another host and then put the link here, then it will be viewable.