Chick born with no feet and potentially blind

[Squawkers]

Unfortunately, exterior malformation is often indicator of internal ones.

Interesting, that is a good thing to keep in mind

 

[new_chicken_parent]

Thanks so much for everyone’s replies!

It’s morning now and I’ve just gone to check on it. It’s still alive it hasn’t seemed to have fluffed up much. It looks to be covered in a bit of goo. Should I attempt to clean it?

It was part of batch of eggs that have been a bit of a disaster. I’ve had 4/9 die after pipping, one live and we’ll chick, 1 that has popped overnight and 3 still sitting there on day 23.

Here’s a photo of it this morning. The toes are definitely not there.

I’m willing to take care of the chicken.

 

[coach723]

This is really a decision only you can make, based on how much you are willing and able to do. Some special needs birds can live fairly normal lives with a bit of help. If it doesn't seem to be suffering, then it's certainly acceptable to try. As previously said, sometimes with external deformities there may be internal ones as well, there is no way to know, and time will tell. If you can get it eating and drinking, then you can give it a shot to see how it does. You will have to see if once the eyes are open, if it's blind or not. You may need to help it a lot at first, make sure it can get to food and water, may need to hand feed, especially if it does turn out to be blind. I have a blind older bird, she is kept in a smaller pen with a couple of other hens as the large run is too big for her and she tends to 'get lost', food and water and her crate for sleeping (she cannot roost safely) are always kept in the same place so she can find it easily. Special needs birds can also be a target of attacks by others, since the flock may view them as weak and an attraction for predators. So you will need to keep it safe.

 

[new_chicken_parent]

Sorry here’s the photo.

Should I try to manually dry it? I can heat the room up to 32 degrees celcius, so I’m thinking of getting it out this morning and trying to dry and feed it. Also for food, is it just raw egg yolk?

 

[CHlCKEN]

Update on how this went? @new_chicken_parent

 

[new_chicken_parent]

Update on how this went? @new_chicken_parent

Hello! Thanks for everyone’s replies. Unfortunately I had to cull the chick yesterday. It had some kind of brain bleed where the back of its head became swollen, and there was just obviously some really serious internal issues.

Very sad, but ultimately it was more appropriate to put it out of its misery.

 

[Squawkers]

Hello! Thanks for everyone’s replies. Unfortunately I had to cull the chick yesterday. It had some kind of brain bleed where the back of its head became swollen, and there was just obviously some really serious internal issues.

Very sad, but ultimately it was more appropriate to put it out of its misery.

I’m sorry. You did the best thing

 

[BabesDucks]

What should I do with this little guy?

It’s cheeping and moving around, just doesn’t have any feet.

There is a little rooster on the internet who was born with no feet. They put little shoes on him and he runs around with the test of them like nothing can stop him! O would contact his mom and see if she can help you. He’s easy to find! Search for “rooster with shoes” on YouTube!

 

[FrostRanger]

There is a little rooster on the internet who was born with no feet. They put little shoes on him and he runs around with the test of them like nothing can stop him! O would contact his mom and see if she can help you. He’s easy to find! Search for “rooster with shoes” on YouTube!

The chick has already been culled due to other more serious internal defects. The chick evidently had some brain bleeding evidently

 

[CityChickins]

What should I do with this little guy?

It’s cheeping and moving around, just doesn’t have any feet.

Would you kill a person, dog, or cat if they were disabled and blind? In my opinion, chickens deserve the same right to live, but everyone is going to have a different view on this subject. Listen to your heart. You obviously care enough to bother to ask for advice. I've seen chickens with no feet who wear little boots to help them walk, and they are happy, healthy, and loved. As far as blind chickens, check out Maisie the Blind Hen on YouTube. She lives a full, happy life. Just be honest with yourself about whether you have the time, love, and commitment to care for it. If you don't, there are plenty of people who rescue chickens. Best wishes to you and your chick!