Broken Leg Chick

[MoChkRch]

Broken leg in chick?...long story short I was given 12 chicks from an elementary school incubator project..all are fine but one small turken. Looks like maybe the leg is broken? I've tried wrapping it...not sure what to do (see photos) looks to me that the joint is red and swollen? It's seems fine otherwise...eating fine... and stands on the one leg...with the other leg shaking ...and can't put any weight on it...the toes are limp...any help or advice would be greatly appreciated...Thank you in advance

 

[MoChkRch]

Broken leg in chick?...long story short I was given 12 chicks from an elementary school incubator project..all are fine but one small turken. Looks like maybe the leg is broken? I've tried wrapping it...not sure what to do (see photos) looks to me that the joint is red and swollen? It's seems fine otherwise...eating fine... and stands on the one leg...with the other leg shaking ...and can't put any weight on it...the toes are limp...any help or advice would be greatly appreciated...Thank you in advance

I've added 2 new photos....Is it Splay leg? Is there anything I can do ..I've tried wrapping......but it keeps pulling the wrap off

 

[casportpony]

Can you post a video?
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[casportpony]

Can you do a video of it trying to walk on a surface that isn't slippery?

 

[MoChkRch]

I've tried (the video) to the gallery)...but it's not working...I'm not real tech savvy...the chick is eating and drinking...but still the one leg is sticking out to the side and shaking???

 

[Newtochicks7]

I've tried (the video) to the gallery)...but it's not working...I'm not real tech savvy...the chick is eating and drinking...but still the one leg is sticking out to the side and shaking???

My chick is the same still eating and drinking but his leg goes to the side when he walks both legs like his doing the splits what can I do to help him pls. His about 4 days old now

 

[Newtochicks7]

Hey how can I mend my 4 day old chicks legs pls it’s like his doing the splits he os eating and drinking im going to get him away from the other chicks today but how do I do it pls as i have 1 heat lamp

 

[Project Blue]

The chicks joint might be infected as well as not aligned right. I heard someone say to try fish antibiotics if you can't get some from a vet. I took a roo with an inflamed joint from injury to a vet and the vet put him down. In retrospect I would of liked to have tried antibiotics. As for chick orthopedics chicks respond very well if done early. Essentially you try to align every thing as it should be using vet tape, rubber bands, I like electrical tape and pipe stems as that kind of tape holds well and cuts loose easy, especially if you cut along the pipe stem. Keep in mind you don't want to rehurt in the process of removing whatever you put on. Set up first cutting strips of tape and materials before you handle the chick. If necessary you can wrap the chick and a paper towel and tape him to the table to work. If his legs are splayed a rubber band pinched at the top with tape can pull his legs together but also allow some flexibility. Vet tape is also very good, I like to line that with cotton. You might consider disinfecting what looks like an open wound in the picture. At any rate study the hurt chick against the healthy chicks and try to mimic their leg placement The earlier you fix it the better chance of total recovery. Usually 24 to 48 hours is all the chick will need. Curled toes for example will fix overnight on a newborn chick, an older chick things get harder and take longer. Look around the house and be creative if necessary. Growing up my mom used to set broken wings and legs of wild birds with toothpicks. I've used a narrow mug to hold a weak chick in the right position with wads of paper. They are really pliable day one. Good luck and keep us posted.

 

[Newtochicks7]

The chicks joint might be infected as well as not aligned right. I heard someone say to try fish antibiotics if you can't get some from a vet. I took a roo with an inflamed joint from injury to a vet and the vet put him down. In retrospect I would have liked to have tried antibiotics. As for chick orthopedics chicks respond very well if done early. Essentially you try to align every thing as it should be using vet tape, rubber bands, I like electrical tape and pipe stems as that kind of tape holds well and cuts loose easy, especially if you cut along the pipe stem. Keep in mind you don't want to rehurt in the process of removing whatever you put on. Set up first cutting strips of tape and materials before you handle the chick. If necessary you can wrap the chick and a paper towel and tape him to the table to work. If his legs are splayed a rubber band pinched at the top with tape can pull his legs together but also allow some flexibility. Vet tape is also very good, I like to line that with cotton. You might consider disinfecting what looks like an open wound in the picture. At any rate study the hurt chick against the healthy chicks and try to mimic their leg placement The earlier you fix it the better chance of total recovery. Usually 24 to 48 hours is all the chick will need. Curled toes for example will fix overnight on a newborn chick, an older chick things get harder and take longer. Look around the house and be creative if necessary. Growing up my mom used to set broken wings and legs of wild birds with toothpicks. I've used a narrow mug to hold a weak chick in the right position with wads of paper. They are really pliable day one. Good luck and keep us posted.

Hey well his is trying to walk a lot better today I found that epson salt is a pain killer so iv been putting his feet in that every hour and it does seem to b working he was crying I put him in the salt and he stopped crying so he must b getting pain relief fro. That and iv takeing him away from the other chicks aswell so they can’t pull his leg.

 

[BoundlessLove]

@Newtochicks7
If the chick has splay leg, here is an article to help you and what to do about it:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/easy-brace-for-splay-leg-chicks.80050/