Chick w/ leg problem

Hweber

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Apr 9, 2012
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I have a 1 day old chick that cannot straighten its leg at the hock it keeps pushing itself with its wings and rolls over on its back what should I do HELP
 
I have a 1 day old chick that cannot straighten its leg at the hock it keeps pushing itself with its wings and rolls over on its back what should I do HELP
It could be a slipped achilles tendon. I've never seen it, but you're supposed to run your thumb and forefinger down the back of the leg and should feel the loose tendon, and put it back in place. It can be held in place with little pieces of vet wrap, but don't put it on too tight. There are instructions in the above link and these 2 below:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/756556/slipped-tendon-splayed-leg-confused
 
Thanks for the help i think it was a slipped tendon combined with swelling hopefully she bounces back soon
 

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