Hi
Hatch 6 chick's on Mon/ Tues had to kill one as it was not formed problery - it was a first time for me.
I now have 5 one of whom can not stand up proberly - it was the last born on Tuesday late. It is walking on it knee's which are sore and kinda resting on it bum.
It is still in the incubator the floor is not that slippery and all the other chicks are fine (standing up). Its feeding and I am making sure it gets fluid just in case. Last night I read a link about spraddle leg and have strapped its legs together using a band aid - however this morning its still the same just know hopping cos it legs are straped. I followed the instuctions & pics so hope I have done it correctly. I have also put a tea towel on the floor to help
Does anyone know how long it should take, will it work am I treating the correct things or should I just put the thing out of it misery (I am quite attached to it now but can see it getting picked on by the others and haveing a bad life) so will do the right thing if thats whats needed
Thanks to all chicken lovers
Hatch 6 chick's on Mon/ Tues had to kill one as it was not formed problery - it was a first time for me.
I now have 5 one of whom can not stand up proberly - it was the last born on Tuesday late. It is walking on it knee's which are sore and kinda resting on it bum.
It is still in the incubator the floor is not that slippery and all the other chicks are fine (standing up). Its feeding and I am making sure it gets fluid just in case. Last night I read a link about spraddle leg and have strapped its legs together using a band aid - however this morning its still the same just know hopping cos it legs are straped. I followed the instuctions & pics so hope I have done it correctly. I have also put a tea towel on the floor to help
Does anyone know how long it should take, will it work am I treating the correct things or should I just put the thing out of it misery (I am quite attached to it now but can see it getting picked on by the others and haveing a bad life) so will do the right thing if thats whats needed
Thanks to all chicken lovers