My friend just hatched a chick with splayed leg. Doing something very similar, she was fixed in a day. I would suggest leaving it on for 2 hours, and then checking progress. Then put it back on. Keep doing this until she can walk. Make sure she can eat and drink, and receives heat from a brooder heat lamp like normal. Keep me posted on her progress!
They may not be able to walk, even with the splint on. If you don't see improvement using this splint, try putting two holes in a flat makeup pad or sponge and put the chicks legs through that. Then use medical tape to wrap the knees of the chick. You may have to just put the chick under a heat lamp, and bring the food and water to her. Best wishes and good luck! Thanks for keeping us posted!
Nope. Leave it on her. Just make sure she has access to heat, food, and water!
