Baby chick stands like a penguin

[Laura101]

Hi

I’m concerned about this chick, she seems happy enough but obviously slower to move around than the rest of the hatch . Eating, drinking, pooping no problems just stands upright and I don’t know how to help her or if not doing something will lead to bigger problems for her as she grows

I have had a hobble on her for a couple of days which doesn’t seem to have helped at all.

Any ideas on how to help her or what may have caused this issue would be greatly appreciated

 

[azygous]

This may be a vitamin B deficiency causing weak legs. It's easy to treat. Just dissolve some B-complex in the drinking water or smash a tablet and sprinkle over food. Get it where they sell people vitamins. Dose isn't critical as any excess is excreted and eliminated in the urates.

 

[coach723]

Sometimes a riboflavin (B2) deficiency can cause hock sitting. I would supplement with B complex (human ones are fine), see if it resolves.