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Chick with ligament issue?

Coniferchicken

In the Brooder
Feb 19, 2023
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I have a chick (she’s about two months old). I got her from another person. She had a ligament issue where one of her legs is stiff and sticks straight out. She was apparently born this way. She gets around pretty well with using her wings as crutches. Well this morning I noticed her struggling to get around more than normal. It appears her other leg is now unable to bend, just like the first leg. Is there anything I can do about this? Please don’t suggest culling her.
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I'm sorry about your chick.

Likely she's suffering from a leg bone deformity which will only get worse as she gains weight and gets older.

Quality of life needs to be considered, so culling is a suggestion I would make. Sorry if that's not what you want to hear.
 

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