Chick with messed up leg?

[renren]

Hi all. I have a chick who’s two days old. Issue is is that their leg is messed up. I’m not sure if it’s a deformity or if it was a splayed leg, but today I went and got the lil guy situated, and come to see, the leg is messed up. Not sure on what it is, poor guy cries when I try to roll the tendon into place and I’ve tried gently pulling back like some of the other threads have recommended. If possible, I would like to treat, but if someone says that culling is the better and more humane option, then so be it. Lil dude’s a rir mix, not sure with what given how many hens we have.

Photo taken from inside as I’m rummaging through looking for vet tape or sports tape.

 

[-Isla June-]

Oh no! Give me one second Ian I’ll try to help!

 

[-Isla June-]

Oh no! Give me one second Ian I’ll try to help!

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[JustAChickenLoverOverHere]

can you get a picture in better lighting?

 

[-Isla June-]

It seems to be spraddle leg. luckily chicks can be healed and recover quickly if treated at first symptom. Here is a site to visit for info! https://meyerhatchery.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/360017991012-Spraddle-Leg-Causes-and-Treatment

 

[-Isla June-]

This should help! Also, use vitamins that are gentle and squirt in water. Make sure to look at serving suggestions. Try to make her drink and it may help with pain relief. Hope this helps, I am praying!

 

[renren]

 

[-Isla June-]

Use pine or something to prevent slipping on the floor. Separate the chick from other chicks. It’s so cute!

 

[-Isla June-]

I don’t think this will cause death, but don’t take my word for it! I hope your chicken will be alright and that the website helps! Keep me updated and I’ll be researching.

 

[renren]

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@JustAChickenLoverOverHere is this better? I noticed there’s some scab or something near the hock?