Chick with weak legs

His toes aren't curled anymore, since I had them in a splint for a few days. But he still can't walk. Is there a physical therapy or something I can do to help him walk again?
 
I'm sorry to hear he is still not doing well.

Do the legs seem paralyzed?

You can try placing him a sling to help keep him upright. This allows them to move their legs without having to put much weigh on them.

Here's some photos of slings - but if you Google "chicken sling" you will find some great ideas. He would need to be monitored while in a sling.

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Ok, I made him a sling.

The leg that had the curled toes, he doesn't really use it. Maybe it's still paralyzed? He stretches his other leg out to balance himself.
 
It could be paralyzed.

Time will tell if he can fully recover. You may be dealing with a disease like Marek's or possibly a genetic/developmental disorder.
I know you are doing everything you can for him.
 
He's taken the vitamins everyday since I got them. Marek's was the first thing I thought he has. I really hope that's not it. I love him so much and he doesn't want to give up either.
 

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