DROOPY WINGS

[hawkca31]

Can anyone help with this problem? I have lost one chick that had 1 droopy wing, (at 1st I thought it was broken) and now have another one with 2 droopy wings, I trimmed the wings to try keep them from dragging the ground. if she falls down she cannot get up since the wings are needed to help push her up. But once I stand her up she is ok until the next fall. she is still eating but acts a little lethargic.

 

[Ol Grey Mare]

Welcome to BYC.
A little more information will be needed to begin to help you and your birds.
How old are these chicks? What are the breeds of the chicks? What other symptoms are you noticing - are they taking in food and water normally and expelling waste?
Droopy wings are generally an indication of illness, not the problem in and of itself -- trimming the wings doesn't address the underlying cause.

 

[Teila]

G’Day from down under hawkca31

Welcome!

I agree with Ol Grey Mare that we need more information please. Besides what has already been asked it would help to know their current accommodation [brooder, coop etc] and what you are feeding them?

 

[drumstick diva]

How long has she been like this? You can post in full detail, photos too if available at "emergencies, diseases, injuries, cures," thread.

 

[Pork Pie]

Hi and welcome to BYC. I hope that the ER experts can help you out.

Best wishes
CT

 

[N F C]

More information would be helpful. Good luck to you!

 

[redsoxs]

Greeting from Kansas and

! Great to have you aboard! Hope the good folks in the ER Forum can help you out!

 

[MissNutmeg]

 

[CuzChickens]

Hi there, and welcome to BYC! I am so glad you joined us, please make yourself at home here! I think you'll like it!

~Cuz