Chick walking on hocks?

[Eggcessive]

Thanks. Will a small syringe work?

Yes. You can mix a tablet into a teaspoon or two of water and give a couple of drops throughout the day.

 

[LaFleche]

You could let her have a better bedding, as her clumsiness might as well be due to slippery grounds. Walking on some plastic mesh or terry cloth will sure help her legs to adjust.

 

[chickengr]

a few sesame seeds will help for sure. they contain vitamin b12 which helps with leg issues.

 

[Eggcessive]

a few sesame seeds will help for sure. they contain vitamin b12 which helps with leg issues.

Do you mean B2 riboflavin?

 

[LadiesAndJane]

I had a chick do this at hatch (she was an assist). I put her in a cup for an hour at a time. Kind of like physical therapy for chicks. Look up cup therapy in the threads for details, but basically, a coffee cup with some non skid material placed in the bottom (I use the rubber like shelving liners) cut to size. It has to be high enough that she can not see over the top. It will force her to stand up to see over. She will not like it. but it works. Took about 2 days for mine. Mine is all grown up and fine now.

 

[chickengr]

Do you mean B2 riboflavin?

no. b12

 

[Eggcessive]

no. b12

All B12 sources are non-plant. For curled under toes or walking on hocks, the treatment should include riboflavin (vitamin B 2.) Good food sources of B 2 are beef, liver, egg yolk, crushed almonds, plain yogurt, and nutritional yeasts can be used. The easiest source is B complex tablets that have all B vitamins.

 

[Chuckkeeper]

How is she doing?

I think she might be worse. Very subdued, and mostly just sat with her head on the floor.

 

[Chuckkeeper]

All B12 sources are non-plant. For curled under toes or walking on hocks, the treatment should include riboflavin (vitamin B 2.) Good food sources of B 2 are beef, liver, egg yolk, crushed almonds, plain yogurt, and nutritional yeasts can be used. The easiest source is B complex tablets that have all B vitamins.

I've been advised to try sesame seeds too

 

[Eggcessive]

I think she might be worse. Very subdued, and mostly just sat with her head on the floor.

Can you give some water with electrolytes or a little sugar in it with a dropper? Chicks with problems walking are usually not getting enough water and food. Chick chairs and slings can be made from items at home, and small water and food containers can be within reach. Here are examples:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/versions-of-chick-chairs-please.1166308/