Chick Injured

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Wrapped it's leg and made it a sling because it is acting ridiculous with the splint on it keeps thrashing everywhere. Feels like the joint between the upper and lower leg is broken. I secured it the best I could.

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It just hurts my heart to see an injured chick. Try this:

Hold your left hand out, palm up, fingers toward the right, in front of your chest. Lay the chick's belly in your left hand, feet pointing back toward your body, overhanging your pinky finger/palm. Grasp the feet and legs between your right thumb and forefinger.

Slowly lower your left hand like you're going to pitch a soft ball and let the bird dangle for just a few seconds. Twist your wrist outward, and the bird's reaction should be to lift its head and body upward toward your hand. Keep your hand under, but not touching. When it does, you can re-grab the body.

This will sometimes "reset" a slipped hip or knee joint. It won't hurt the chick. It may work. It may not if the injury has set.
 
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