Bad legs

[Shannagary]

I am hatching guinea fowl in an incubator for my boss, Not knowing anything about them. 3 hatched with bad legs. They aren't able to stand. I thought it was sprayed leg, I put braces on them. They aren't standing up though, the legs are just out behind the chicks while they are laying on their bellies. It has been more than 1 day that they have been wearing the braces, and they still aren't standing. I try to stand them up, but they just fling their head back so they fall over and are laying down again. I'm not sure what to do. I hate to put them down, but I think that might be the best option.

 

[venymae]

Wry neck. Its a vitamin deficiency and easy to treat! Here you go:

https://www.raising-happy-chickens.com/wry-neck.html

 

[Pork Pie]

Hi and welcome to BYC. I know nothing about guineas, but theses peeps do - Guinea Fowl

Good luck
Pork Pie

 

[drumstick diva]

For very young chicks - some people put them in a coffee cup, very tight quarters, so it keeps the legs underneath them so they can stand. Then they bring food /water to the chick and it can partake - standing up.

 

[rjohns39]

Hi and welcome to BYC We're so happy you've decided to join us

 

[sourland]

Welcome to BYC. In my experience such hatchlings are best culled. Good luck.

 

[Kiki]

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[007Sean]

Howdy and Happyto have you join the family. Enjoy your time here!
Depending on the serverity of the defect, if it can be fixed, I will. If not then I cull.

 

[N F C]

No experience with guineas, but I wish you well with yours...whether you decide to treat or cull.

Best wishes

 

[RodNTN]

Hello there! And It is wonderful to have you here with us, best wishes!