Chicks with leg bent forward

[Sakwa_th]

I have 4 chicks with the same leg issue, I tried the method for splayed legs but it didn't help and I am currently giving them vitamin supplements. The oldest one is at most week and a half old. Do you guys have any ideas on how I can fix this?

https://imgur.com/a/bmDpEZ3

 

[Purelychicks]

Use a bandaid around their legs it worked for my chick who was splayed leg severely. Kept it on him for about 4 days and he was a lot better. This is him now

 

[Wyorp Rock]

I have 4 chicks with the same leg issue, I tried the method for splayed legs but it didn't help and I am currently giving them vitamin supplements. The oldest one is at most week and a half old. Do you guys have any ideas on how I can fix this?

https://imgur.com/a/bmDpEZ3

Where did the chicks come from?

Were they all walking o.k. until recently or did they hatch with the leg issues?

Photos of the joints would be good.

Not sure if it can be fixed. If you hobbled them and it's been a 1 1/2wks, likely whatever is going on with them is not correctable.

 

[Sakwa_th]

Use a bandaid around their legs it worked for my chick who was splayed leg severely. Kept it on him for about 4 days and he was a lot better. This is him now

I'm not sure if it's splayed leg though, since it's going forward

 

[Sakwa_th]

Where did the chicks come from?

Were they all walking o.k. until recently or did they hatch with the leg issues?

Photos of the joints would be good.

Not sure if it can be fixed. If you hobbled them and it's been a 1 1/2wks, likely whatever is going on with them is not correctable.

I hatched them, and they were born with it.

Alright I will send some.

I didn't hobble them the entire time since they just hatched, I wasn't sure if they need time to start walking properly.

 

[Sakwa_th]

Where did the chicks come from?

Were they all walking o.k. until recently or did they hatch with the leg issues?

Photos of the joints would be good.

Not sure if it can be fixed. If you hobbled them and it's been a 1 1/2wks, likely whatever is going on with them is not correctable.

Two of the birds just passed away yesterday. The chick in the first 2 images has one leg sticking out and the other leg has red around the joint, probably because it's leaning on that one more. The last image has both legs locked in that position, they also have red on both joints.

 

[Wyorp Rock]

I'm sorry about the chicks.

The joints look necrotic to me.
You may want to consider culling the chicks to put them out of their misery.

Read up on what to feed parent stock and correct incubation practices. Sometimes hatching chicks can be hit and miss, so ordering healthy chicks from a reputable hatchery may be a better option for you to think about.

 

[Sakwa_th]

I'm sorry about the chicks.

The joints look necrotic to me.
You may want to consider culling the chicks to put them out of their misery.

Read up on what to feed parent stock and correct incubation practices. Sometimes hatching chicks can be hit and miss, so ordering healthy chicks from a reputable hatchery may be a better option for you to think about.

The black parts of the leg are just a coloration, they are lavender orpingtons so it's normal for them to have that, and hopefully the chicks are in a better place

 

[Eggcessive]

Chicks with leg issues should be given riboflavin. ( vitamin B 2) which may not be in every chick vitamin supplement. Human B complex can be crushed and given in a spoonful of water, 1/4 tablet daily,) which can help if started right away. Sorry for your loss.,

 

[Wyorp Rock]

Yes, I realize some of the coloration is skin pigment, but the legs do not look viable. With chicks that are 1-1 1/2 weeks old and still not able to get on their feet.
Chicks should be up and running pretty much at hatch, sometimes it may take a few hours to get their legs under them, so let's say they should be good to go within 12-24 hours of hatch.
Sadly, a lot of chicks that have leg issues do not make it.
When hatching, you really need to start a couple of months before you even think about collecting eggs. Parent stock needs to be in good health with good nutrition, after all the chick is relying on the nutrients found in the egg from which they will come. Incubator issues can also be common. Make sure you are using calibrated instruments to monitor temp and humidity.