Disabled Chick need advice, PLEASE READ & REPLY. Thanks!

[JDodd121]

I went recently to my local feed store for Keets and ended up bringing this little guy home too. The store owner offered him to me free after I enquired to why he was in a small brooder alone. He said the chick came in this condition with his order of chicks and he didn't have the time to mess with giving it whatever extra attention it needed, nor did he know if anything could even be done. This little guy doesn't walk. It's not spraddle leg, he hobbles around on his haunches. He eats, drinks, plays fine and flaps his little wings for assistance when he moves around. His feet/legs remain tucked underneath him, his toes curled. I took him figuring maybe something - special bandaging, physical therapy etc could be done ... but I'm at a loss at this point. ANY tips, advice anyone could give would be GREATLY APPRECIATED. Thanks so much and God Bless.

 

[lightchick]

It looks like his feet are bent in. I had a pigeon baby that was kinda like that but he had curved bones and like no muscle in his legs.......I had to put him to sleep. It was sad but there was nothing I could do to help him and it was such a strain to move around and stuff.
I don't know how you could help him, but maybe someone will know how to help him.
You might have to have a vet put him to sleep. But if you think you can help him, GO FOR IT!
I did everything I could to help my baby pigeon.
I hope someone else can help you.

Lightchick