Chicks in lockdown

[Lockdown chicks]

Hi all,

long story short my girlfriend has had to bring the chicks home from her school during the lockdown.

4 hatched yesterday. 3 are doing well but I’m worried for the 4th. His left leg is always extended and his left eye is closed. Photos attached.

is there anything I can do to help him? He is only a day old.

 

[ChickenCanoe]

There may be but likely not. Perhaps someone else will be of better help but I've never had one survive in that condition.

 

[Lockdown chicks]

There may be but likely not. Perhaps someone else will be of better help but I've never had one survive in that condition.

thank you for replying. Any idea what causes this?

 

[ChickenCanoe]

It can be any of several things. Sometimes a protracted hatch, causes them to push too long and cause feet and leg issues. Sometimes they can get a leg injury from a slick walking surface in the hatcher or brooder. Sometimes it is genetic and sometimes it is a temperature problem during incubation.
It looks like a dislocated hip joint.
Pages 6,7 and 8 of the following PDF can give other ideas.
https://ufdc.ufl.edu/IR00004437/00001/downloads

 

[BloomBunny]

Here's a success story that might be helpful.

And an article on Leg, Foot and Toe Issues: identifying and treating.