Chick needs help!

[Chloblack2395]

This chick just hatched and it's sat on its bum... and can't really walk, I know it's just hatched but the rest of my chicks are okay. It's not the first one I've had like it and I'm sure it won't be the last but I hate feeling useless not been able to help it! The chick is not kept on a plastic lid either I just put him on there to take the photo!

 

[andreanar]

Search spraddle leg and see if that matches what you are seeing

 

[abraga]

I'd put it on something it can get better traction on. I use paper towels at 1st. I have on occasion made a small " bowl" with a handtowel to help chicks that seem to roll over or not be up on thier feet. They usually are pretty steady within 24hrs.

 

[mill-j]

Newly hatched chicks have weak muscles in the side of their legs. If you have them on a smooth surface they can do the splits which is often fatal unless treated. the best way to treat it is to hobble its legs together with a bandage (check online). You have to do this as soon as possible! it usually takes only a couple hours to cure it. I've had real good luck with this method.

 

[theuglychick]

I'd treat it for spradle leg, very easy, all you need is a bandaid. I just had one hatch like that and I made a little bandaid hobble for him and he was better within 24 hours and I returned him to his Mama and siblings (at night).