CHICK CANT STAND!!

[breanna6627]

so I got 30 chicks yeaterday and one's already died. Today I noticed one that absolutely cannot walk. She slides around on her belly with her legs out from her sides. I've heard of bowleggedness but this is kinda the opposite. She can't get at her food, and is getting weak.
Estimated age is two or three days

 

[GitaBooks]

Try putting hobbles on. This is called spraddle leg and is common in chicks, ducklings, keets, ect that didn't get a proper grip after birth. Provide an easy to grip surface, such as paper towels, a towel, ect.

I'm sorry about the chick you lost. I hope the others remain strong and healthy!