Disabled chick

[beanivy]

I searched threads about one-legged chickens to see if this could be a possibility for my month-old chick. She (?) has two bad legs, although one is way worse than the other - am thinking of having it amputated. Her toes are curled on both feet, but if the vet is willing (she has a "sibling" with splints on his feet right now) to try and split her better leg/foot, I'm willing to give her a chance. I've tried the do-it-yourself booties, to no avail. She eats and drinks just fine, and I really don't want to have her euthanized if she has any chance at a happy life. My daughter is devastated at the thought of losing her, as am I, but I don't want her to suffer. Anyone have any advice?

 

[ChickensAreSweet]

http://www.thepoultrysite.com/publications/6/diseases-of-poultry/217/vitamin-b2-deficiency

Is her condition similar to this? (Curled toe paralysis)

http://www.apa-abayouthpoultryclub.org/Edu_Material/VITAMINS.pdf

 

[beanivy]

Thanks! Yes, it looks most like the one shown with a Vitamin G deficiency. Can I offer yeast and alfalfa (sources of this vitamin, also called riboflavin) to a one-month-old chick?

 

[ChickensAreSweet]

Thanks! Yes, it looks most like the one shown with a Vitamin G deficiency. Can I offer yeast and alfalfa (sources of this vitamin, also called riboflavin) to a one-month-old chick?

https://sites.google.com/a/poultrypedia.com/poultrypedia/poultry-podiatry
see under correct feeds and supplements for poly vi sol no iron

Some feed poly vi sol without iron, and others get a poultry pack of vits from the feed store. Others rely on feeding the correct foods as you suggested. It is a personal choice. Scrambled eggs are also a good food to feed to provide vitamins.
http://www.livestrong.com/article/233837-list-of-foods-that-contain-vitamin-b2/