Chick with Splay/Spraddle leg

[crchicks]

I was given a chick yesterday at the feed store because it appeared to have splay leg. I braced its legs together but it is having issues standing up. It's still moving around on it's belly but is able to drink water, haven't seen it eat though. Should I brace its legs higher up to help it stand?

 

[sylviethecochin]

Beautiful little innovation, right here. (I stole this picture from the internet. Can't take credit.) Leave his legs to heal in shape before you try getting him to walk around.

Here's a marvelous site for all poultry feet. poultry podiatry

 

[Lazy Farmer]

Here is an article on how to brace w/o adhesive. Also ease of adjustment. Good luck.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/how-we-correct-splayed-legs-on-new-chicks.72873/

 

[crchicks]

Here is an article on how to brace w/o adhesive. Also ease of adjustment. Good luck.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/how-we-correct-splayed-legs-on-new-chicks.72873/

This is the method I used

 

[Lazy Farmer]

This is the method I used

We use to use tape or band aids. It was a gooey mess. Plus stressful to the poor chickie trying to remove them.
Good for you! Put marbles in the water dish so if it falls in it won't drown. Hard for them to be mobile being handcuffed. A non slick surface will speed up the recovery time as well.
Best regards..