3 week old chick with a hurt leg!

fosterfarm

In the Brooder
10 Years
Jul 26, 2009
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Hi,

We are new to poultry raising and we pride ourselves on having happy chickens. We noticed that one of our broilers has a hurt leg. It is swollen at the joint and the chick holds the leg out to the side a bit and the foot is turned under, almost like a rolled ankle. We seperated it from the rest of the flock and have it inside our house in a laundry basket with shavings, food and water. We tried to make a cast, but it doesn't seem to help. Please help us!

I have a picture, but it looks like I can't attach it to this message. Your helpful hints are appreciated!

The Fosters
 
I think its the same, except that we can't feel anything slipping in the joint. The chick seems to be happier with it wrapped, but she sure walks funny. Poor thing.

Thank you, i feel better now.
 

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