Day old chick with sprattle-legs...can I help it?

[shelleyb1969]

I got some day old bantam chicks from Ideal yesterday...absolutely adorable. One of them has sprattle-legs. Is there anything I can do to correct it? I've read about bandaids, but I'm not sure if that works, or where the bandaids are placed. This guy has feathered legs, so bandaids might hurt taking off? Please help!

 

[MissPrissy]

You don't stick the adhesive to them. The bandaid is used to keep their legs pulled together and in position normally.

For feather legged chicks - fold the padded part of the bandaid around the leg and press the 2 sticky ends together. Do this for both legs. Then use the sticky part of a third bandaid to join the two together.

 

[shelleyb1969]

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MissPrissy, you're my chickies life saver today...and mine too! Thanks so much. How long do I leave the bandaid on?

 

[MissPrissy]

After 3 or 4 days check the progress and treat as needed.