Chick With Spraddle Leg

[The Chickens' Maid]

I have to put a splint on one of our new chicks because of spraddle leg. I'm a little concerned, however, because I tried putting a splint on her before, and she couldn't really walk. She had trouble getting out of momma hen's way, and she actually got stuck in her feathers (she was fine). I used sport-wrap, which seemed to work, except that I think I put it on wrong. I don't want her to be stepped on, or anything; she's the youngest and smallest. Does anyone have any ideas? Thanks!

 

[cochinbantam-lover]

I wish I could help you but I am in the same place as you. One of my chicks is also having trouble with her legs. I don't know where to correctly put the bandaid or whatever you are using. Not only that but when I did try the cut to fit bandaid the little chickie just starting flopping all around then just fell over. What can I do have you any thoughts? I don'y know if I should just let her do this and watch to be sure she stops or what, do something else, What??? The pipe cleaners look like they would work well but don't have any right now.

Thanks!

 

[m2wandc]

This link might help you out

http://www.poultryhelp.com/spraddle.html

There are photos of how to wrap etc...step by step

 

[Mahonri]

It's hard for them at first but after a few days it'll be moving around... and then you'll take the bandaid off and he'll do great.

 

[jjrabbit2]

I used yarn and that worked great. It was walking fairly well in a day. Good luck

 

[cochinbantam-lover]

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Thanks so much! I sure hope so! He is a Gold Laced Cochin bantam and is sooooooooooooooo teeny! And adorable!

 

[cochinbantam-lover]

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Thankyou so much for your suggestion, appreciate it!

 

[cochinbantam-lover]

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This was helpful too, thankyou so much!

 

[Anon19]

I used a pipecleaner on one of our chicks 2 days ago, and he is fine now

But we have another one like it, and he is all fluffy and when we put a pipecleaner on he just flops over - I'm not sure if they poke out at the bottom and he is so small it off balances him! I want to try band aid as that is flatter but I don't want it to stick to him

 

[m2wandc]

Why do some chicks have spraddle legs? Is it how they form in the egg???