Falling when bumped

[Bushastead]

We have had a chick for almost 4 weeks now. And i just noticed that one of ours falls backwards if she is knocked by another chick. She also does not appear to be standing as tall as she use to. Her legs seem to be slighy bent and not fully extended. She seems to talk with out a limp but does not seem sturdy all of a sudden. Any thoughts??

 

[azygous]

Can you post a photo?

Sounds like weakness due to not getting enough to eat, and that could be caused by a crop issue or constipation.

Is the chick chirping loudly? Holding it's wings down and away from its body? Is this chick smaller than the others?

 

[Bushastead]

Can you post a photo?

Sounds like weakness due to not getting enough to eat, and that could be caused by a crop issue or constipation.

Is the chick chirping loudly? Holding it's wings down and away from its body? Is this chick smaller than the others?

She chirps, and is actually on the bigger side of the eight chicks we have. She is holding her wings normaly as well.
We seperated her so i can watch her better. What should i be looking for if she is constipated?

 

[Eggcessive]

You might so some reading about slipped tendons and leg bine deformities (varus, valgus, or twisted tibia,) which are all common and seldom fixable. Here is some reading about how to fix and slipped tendon:
https://www.chickenheavenonearth.co...u-can-do-to-help-chicken-heaven-on-earth.html

Varus deformity

Valgus deformity

Twisted tibia

 

[Wyorp Rock]

Can you post photos of the chick, her poop and the housing?
What are you feeding?

 

[Bushastead]

Can you post a photo?

Sounds like weakness due to not getting enough to eat, and that could be caused by a crop issue or constipation.

Is the chick chirping loudly? Holding it's wings down and away from its body? Is this chick smaller than the others?

She is cirping, but i did notice she is holding her wings a tad low.
I wet her food so maybe she can pass it easier. I checked her vent and it is clean.

 

[Bushastead]

Can you post photos of the chick, her poop and the housing?
What are you feeding?

I have attached the pics you wanted!
As far as what we are keeping her in, we have been following the heat instructions and i always make sure their water is fresh.
Attached you see her food that we got at a farm. I seperated her and wet it to maybe help her pass it better. I also sprinkle grit over it every morning. Her vent is clean also.

 

[Bushastead]

You might so some reading about slipped tendons and leg bine deformities (varus, valgus, or twisted tibia,) which are all common and seldom fixable. Here is some reading about how to fix and slipped tendon:
https://www.chickenheavenonearth.co...u-can-do-to-help-chicken-heaven-on-earth.html
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Varus deformity
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Valgus deformity
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Twisted tibia

I dont notice and bending of the leg to the side. Her legs are as if she is croutching down sometimes.

 

[azygous]

It wouldn't hurt to separate this chick for a few hours to watch its poop. Also you will be able to see if it continues to decline. I still suspect constipation.

Have you been giving treats? Have you been supplying chick grit?

 

[Bushastead]

It wouldn't hurt to separate this chick for a few hours to watch its poop. Also you will be able to see if it continues to decline. I still suspect constipation.

Have you been giving treats? Have you been supplying chick grit?

I appreciate you taking the time to read this!
I give broken up meal worms sometimes in the evening. And i sprinkle grit over their food every morning.
I seperated her and put a container of grit in there incase she needs more. I also put some honey in her water and wet her food. She has been drinking alot, but not eating so much.
I read that greens can give chickens diarrhea if given too much. Is that true? Should i maybe give her some greens to help her go to the bathroom?