Day old chick bad leg

[Liam91]

We have just hatched off some chicks under a broody one of the chicks legs sticks out backwards when walking , but goes back when relaxed

Any ideas what this is I don't know if this is spraddle leg or not

 

[Eggcessive]

It might be a slipped tendon which is a common problem. Here is a good site to help--just scroll down to "how to fix a slipped tendon in hock joint:" https://sites.google.com/a/poultrypedia.com/poultrypedia/poultry-podiatry

And here are some threads to read that may be helpful:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/756556/slipped-tendon-splayed-leg-confused
https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/905811/slipped-tendon-home-surgery
https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/886856/broken-leg-or-slipped-tendon