Chick- A Silkie 2 weeks old- sprained leg?

[Katie Rossi]

I have two silkies that are a little over 2weeks. I purchased them and they are in the house under light etc. Anyway they are always very busy scratching and doing chick things. This morning I noticed that one of them seemed weak in one leg. Gotta wobbly, tries to keep up with the other chick, and will then it lays down. My thought is sprain, because it was fine yesterday, also I gave them some dirt/mixed with chicken food from the chicken coop and they were in a scratching frenzy. Maybe she over did it. I don't know how to help her. I did put a towel down so she can get better traction. Thanks in advance

 

[Wyorp Rock]

I have two silkies that are a little over 2weeks. I purchased them and they are in the house under light etc. Anyway they are always very busy scratching and doing chick things. This morning I noticed that one of them seemed weak in one leg. Gotta wobbly, tries to keep up with the other chick, and will then it lays down. My thought is sprain, because it was fine yesterday, also I gave them some dirt/mixed with chicken food from the chicken coop and they were in a scratching frenzy. Maybe she over did it. I don't know how to help her. I did put a towel down so she can get better traction. Thanks in advance

Can you post some photos of your chick?
A video of her walking may be helpful - upload to youtube then provide us a link.
Have you inspected the leg and joints for any swelling or tenderness?

 

[Katie Rossi]

Can you post some photos of your chick?
A video of her walking may be helpful - upload to youtube then provide us a link.
Have you inspected the leg and joints for any swelling or tenderness?

I will do a video. I have not inspected, but I will.

 

[Katie Rossi]

I will do a video. I have not inspected, but I will.

I have not done this before, so not sure if you will see it. Let me know

 

[Katie Rossi]

I have not done this before, so not sure if you will see it. Let me know

Looks like it did.

 

[Katie Rossi]

Looks like it did.

I think I am going to have to do it again. Ugh, babysitting grandson, wants to help, but it doesn't. I will try again later. Thank you

 

[Wyorp Rock]

It's hard to tell LOL Such cute babies

I would start some vitamins that contain Riboflavin (B2). You can use human B-Complex vitamins if you have them. 1/4tablet per day.

 

[Katie Rossi]

I gave her some nutra drench and she does seem to be walking better. I hope I see a bigger difference tomorrow. I really don't think it's the splaying legs.

 

[Granny Hatchet]

Acts like he overdid it to me. When you say you gave them dirt fro the chicken coop was that from a coop that houses other chickens ?

 

[Katie Rossi]

Acts like he overdid it to me. When you say you gave them dirt fro the chicken coop was that from a coop that houses other chickens ?

Yes, along with some fresh straw. The small flock they will eventually join. Also, I was thinking they needed grit if I wanted to give them mealworms.