4 week old chick can’t stand, toes are curled.

[Taygal37]

It might be hard to see in the first pic but the other foot is near the head going in the opposite direction of the other leg. Is varus valgus deformity genetic? I hatched four eggs and one was born with a foot problem that looked similar and died. I’m wondering if it jumped off the side of the brooder and got hurt

 

[Eggcessive]

Here is some reading with pictures of varus valgus deformity and twisted tibias:
https://www.thepoultrysite.com/articles/leg-health-in-large-broilers

https://www.merckvetmanual.com/poul...ctious-skeletal-disorders-in-poultry-broilers

https://www.researchgate.net/profil...roiler-Chickens.pdf?origin=publication_detail

 

[RoosterWhisperer]

I have 7 chicks in a brooder in my garage. Yesterday one of them couldn’t use its legs and they were just kinda splayed out and the toes were curled. All others seem healthy. I’ve separated him fed it scrambled eggs and have electrolyte water in its cage.
I have always fed my chicks non medicated chick starter. Last trip to the feed store I was persuaded to change to medicated. Could this be causing a Vitamin B deficiency? That’s the only thing I can think of.

I've had that before, do you have straw or shavings in the brooder?

 

[Eggcessive]

I would use some human vitamin B complex (not B12, but B complex) tablets, and crush 1/2 tablet daily into some food or a spoonful of water to give with a dropper. It could help if it is a deficiency. But she could have a slipped tendon, and injury, or one of the leg bone deformities, which can occur in one or both legs. A chicken sling or chair can be tried to get her upright and see if she heals some. Here is a link to those:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/versions-of-chick-chairs-please.1166308/

 

[Taygal37]

I've had that before, do you have straw or shavings in the brooder?

Shavings

 

[Taygal37]

Thanks everyone. I think she was injured. She was in so much pain we put her down tonight. Hardest part of raising chickens. Not sure it will ever get easier

 

[RoosterWhisperer]

Thanks everyone. I think she was injured. She was in so much pain we put her down tonight. Hardest part of raising chickens. Not sure it will ever get easier

I am so sorry...

I hope you feel better soon!

 

[Eggcessive]

I am very sorry for your loss.