Chick Cannot Stand

[Jenny4812]

Hatched on July 4th, one foot is turned inward and the other has curled toes. I’ve made a for the curled toes, but I am not sure what I can do about the other foot turning inward. Any advice?

 

[coach723]

Is the foot only turned at the ankle? Are you able to move it into a more normal position? If the leg is twisted farther up, it may be something else, like a slipped tendon in the hock. If it will position correctly with help, then a splint may be effective there also. A shoe type that goes farther up the leg to keep it positioned correctly. Is the chick able to stand and get around?

 

[Eggcessive]

Can you start some chick vitamins that contain B2 riboflavin? Some have it, such as Poultry Cell, but not NutriDrench. Human B complex vitamins have some, as well as PolyVisol baby vitamins.

 

[Jenny4812]

Is the foot only turned at the ankle? Are you able to move it into a more normal position? If the leg is twisted farther up, it may be something else, like a slipped tendon in the hock. If it will position correctly with help, then a splint may be effective there also. A shoe type that goes farther up the leg to keep it positioned correctly. Is the chick able to stand and get around?

It is only turned at the ankle and It will turn so I’ll try a splint on that one as well. No, it cannot keep its balance on its own. It will stand if it can lean on something for support. I am currently giving it food and water while it’s laying down.

 

[Jenny4812]

Can you start some chick vitamins that contain B2 riboflavin? Some have it, such as Poultry Cell, but not NutriDrench. Human B complex vitamins have some, as well as PolyVisol baby vitamins.

I do have some vitamins that mix into water.

 

[coach723]

A chick chair might be helpful, until it's able to stand, so it can eat and drink comfortably.
Some examples in this thread:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/versions-of-chick-chairs-please.1166308/

 

[Jenny4812]

A chick chair might be helpful, until it's able to stand, so it can eat and drink comfortably.
Some examples in this thread:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/versions-of-chick-chairs-please.1166308/

I’ve made a chick chair which is a first for me. I had to a strap across it’s back to keep it in. It perked up quite a bit once I re-made the splints for both legs and put it in the chair. I have water with vitamins added and softened food available.