5 week old with a hurt leg.

[cupman]

I have a 5 week old blue andalusian and I noticed this morning she couldn't move around the brooder too well. She was standing on one foot, holding the other up. She would put her wing down over it when I got close. I quarantined her from the others and she is just sitting in a box by herself. I don't think it's a broken leg, but it's obviously hurt. Is there anything I can do or do I just have to let it heal on it's own?

 

[Davian]

The best thing you can do is just keep her separated for a couple days and dont allow her to "perch" basically. She could aggravate it by hopping down off the perch. She'll probably recover pretty fast if you do that.

 

[TwoCrows]

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Keep the chick in a small space so that it has limited movement so the leg can rest. Keep the water and food at an easy height to get at. Keep him/her confined until it heals, which may be a week or two, depending on how badly it is injured. If it is not broken, it will most likely heal. Good luck!

 

[TwoCrows]

Also, to keep him/her company, put a small stuffed animal or a feather duster in with the chick so it is not too lonely.