Chick with a crooked leg?

[crazyforchicks]

I hatched out a chick a week ago and its leg is crooked, It is really healthy but the leg is twisted kind of to the side instead of down. I really want to save this guy because there is nothing wrong with it otherwise. Is there any kind of boot I can put on this chick that can train the leg to grow straight? If I try and turn the joint it will move in the correct way, Any help is greatly appreciated!!!

 

[HorseFeatherz NV]

Maybe a set of hobbles out of a bandaid?



Good Luck with the adorable chick.

 

[JustAChickenLittle&More]

I had a chick hatch with the same exact thing. I tried boots, band-aids, you name it. However, it is now 3 or 4 weeks old, still has its let sticking out, but gets around fine, drinks, eats and is very friendly. It is a very tiny chick by the way. But also very pretty.

 

[JustAChickenLittle&More]

PS: I think I will probably keep it off to itself more than not. Also hoping it is a nice broody chick.

 

[mystus808]

I once saw a wild rooster without one foot. it hoped around for about 6 months before it disappeared. So if you cant fix it it should live.