Chick is struggling to walk - maybe splay leg?

[KlinoClucks]

Hey there all!
I've been in the process of hatching a batch of chicks, and I've found that two of my chicks are struggling to walk. They are both over a day old, have eaten and had a drink, and seem very healthy apart from their strange way of walking. I checked what splayed legs in chicks usually look like, but in my chicks don't look that extreme. When they walk, they try pull their legs together properly and curl up their toes to keep their balance. I am not exactly sure whether the problem will correct itself or whether I need to do something. Tips would be helpful!

 

[CluckNDoodle]

Are the toes staying curled? Are you able to post a video of what you're seeing or even just a picture might be helpful.

 

[KlinoClucks]

I've checked their feet and they look normal, except when walking. I'll try and attach a video.

 

[KlinoClucks]

Is it possible to send videos?

 

[CluckNDoodle]

Is it possible to send videos?

Most use YouTube as the easiest platform to upload and share a video here. I believe there is a way to make it private so that only people with the link can view it. I use my Facebook page when uploading videos because I have a chicken page and it's just easier for me but no, unfortunately you can't load a video directly to BYC.

 

[KlinoClucks]

Okay, I'll see what I can do. Thanks!

 

[CluckNDoodle]

Okay, I'll see what I can do. Thanks!

Even if it's an image it would be helpful. Splay leg is fairly easy to treat I just don't want to give you the wrong info if it's something else.

 

[Wyorp Rock]

How are the chicks?
For video, upload to youtube and provide a link (the BYC upload does not work!)

Photos may be helpful - try to get a few of how the chicks stand. Include some photos of your brooder too please.

For any type of leg issues, I would also get some B2 (Riboflavin) into the chicks. You can give each chick 1/4 tablet of human B-Complex - I would give this to them 4-5 days in a row.