Chicken won’t stand

[Ctrapp]

Our chicks are about 3-4 weeks ago. On Friday one of our chicks couldn’t stand up. She was being stepped on from the other chicks so we have removed her from the others. I thought it was splayed leg so we bandaged her legs. We are bringing her to the food/water and she is drinking/eating. She is on chicken starter. We are also giving her plain yougart by a dropper also. She is pooping. Since I bandaged her leg- she is making no attempt to stand up. When I stand her up, she puts no effort to standing and if I put her down, she flops over to her side. She will occasionally try and spread her wings and fly up.
I’m worried I’m not focusing on the right thing. Should I continue with the splayed leg treatment or start focusing on vitamin deficiency?

 

[EggSighted4Life]

Sorry for your trouble.

Where did the chicks come from? Broody hatched? Still in the brooder? Have they been outside? Were they vaccinated for anything? Is your feed medicated? Did you see her being bullied away from feed... any mites or ticks sucking the life out? Do you give treats or supplements? Do you know what breed? Any possibility of getting into something toxic?

Remove the bandage... I never had a chick suddenly get splayed. Can you feel any swelling or heat in the leg? Is there any pain response when you move or touch it? Does the chick seem in control of the leg or try to use it all? Is she lethargic and sleepy or just able to walk?

You might make a little sling for her...

I would make it where the leg can touch the ground so she can try to push with and use it.

Are you able to post a short video using vimeo or youtube when you try to get her to walk? Or maybe a pic of how the chick looks when it is sitting?

She is still young... Marek's takes at least 3 weeks for symptoms to present... but is one thought.

Without any reason like excess treats, age inappropriate feed, or heavy parasite load.. I usually have a hard time believing it's nutrient deficit. But yes, not being completely sure I would start supplementing with E and Selenium? Have you dealt with any coccidiosis in this group of chicks?

@rebrascora @Wyorp Rock Your second opinion and experience is always valued.

 

[Ctrapp]

Sorry for your trouble.

Where did the chicks come from? Broody hatched? Still in the brooder? Have they been outside? Were they vaccinated for anything? Is your feed medicated? Did you see her being bullied away from feed... any mites or ticks sucking the life out? Do you give treats or supplements? Do you know what breed? Any possibility of getting into something toxic?

Remove the bandage... I never had a chick suddenly get splayed. Can you feel any swelling or heat in the leg? Is there any pain response when you move or touch it? Does the chick seem in control of the leg or try to use it all? Is she lethargic and sleepy or just able to walk?

You might make a little sling for her...
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I would make it where the leg can touch the ground so she can try to push with and use it.

Are you able to post a short video using vimeo or youtube when you try to get her to walk? Or maybe a pic of how the chick looks when it is sitting?

She is still young... Marek's takes at least 3 weeks for symptoms to present... but is one thought.

Without any reason like excess treats, age inappropriate feed, or heavy parasite load.. I usually have a hard time believing it's nutrient deficit. But yes, not being completely sure I would start supplementing with E and Selenium? Have you dealt with any coccidiosis in this group of chicks?

@rebrascora @Wyorp Rock Your second opinion and experience is always valued.

Thanks for answering. We purchased them from Rural King last Sunday. The person there said they were a couple of weeks ago. The 2 other chicks with her (same kind) aren’t exhibiting any unusual behavior. We are feeding her chicken started- I don’t believe it’s medicated. We have had her outside 2 times prior to the illness for about 20 minutes each time. The only time I saw bullying was when they started stepping on her when she wouldn’t get up. No treats or supplements. i wasn’t paying attention when my husband picked the chicken out so I’m not sure what type of chick. We have them a big plastic bin with pine shavings. I have since put down shelf liner. She’s not lethargic or sleepy anymore since I’ve been helping her feed- just no control of her legs.
I’m hoping it’s not Marek’s but I do have her quarantined away from them.
I uploaded a picture of how she is sitting

 

[EggSighted4Life]

We purchased them from Rural King last Sunday.

Hmm... that doesn't sound like it *should* be Marek's... I would think RK got their chicks from the hatchery... though not likely vaccinated as that cost extra and you have to order it. Wouldn't hurt to verify origin though.

What color are the droppings? Do they seem normal to you?

Doing more research....

Check out this link... to a symptom checker tool. You might be able to learn some other symptoms to look out for or report. You put in symptoms and it gives you all the possible causes to work through by process of elimination....
http://www.poultrydvm.com/views/symptoms.php

I know coccidiosis could cause some stumbling but *usually* see the birds all puffed up, standing, with eyes closed. Since treatment doesn't hurt I might consider treating even though that isn't what I truly suspect. Even though others aren't displaying symptoms, they all have different immune systems.

@Eggcessive have you seen this before?

 

[Eggcessive]

Can you try to get her up standing and take a quick picture of her legs trying to stand? Can you get some poultry vitamins started in the water, or start some Poultry Cell or NutriDrench a couple of drops orally on her? Make sure that she is drinking plenty of fluids, by dipping her beak for a second and letting her drink, and do this often. I would remove the leg bandage, and let her try to get around on her own. Make sure she is able to ear, or you may need to use a chick chair or sling with food and water placed right in front. She may be just a weak chick or have something wrong. It may be a bit of work, but hopefully she will get better. Some chicks don’t.
Here are more chick chairs: