Funky leg on little chick

Bbart99

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Jun 21, 2025
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Hi everyone I have a week ish old chick that I had to grab from his muma I've never seen a leg like this so any idea how to fix if it is able to be fixed ??
Seems to be fine and he just hops around but clearly won't be able to do that when he's older


Thanks everyone!! šŸ™ šŸ™
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It may help to treat with a little riboflavin in a vitamin (human B complex,) or riboflavin b2 tablets—just part of a tablet crushed into food or water daily. It may be a slipped tendon or curled under toes, or both. There is a tendon running along the back of the leg straighten the leg out backward and feel it is out to the side. If you can put it back in place with some massage it can be taped or splinted once a day to check if it is still back in place. If the toes are curled under, they can be taped in a normal position for several days. This tutorial shows how to tape the toes:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/ar...s-with-tape-picture-tutorial-and-video.75247/

Read this instruction on putting the tendon back into place, if that is what is wrong:
http://bcpoultryhobbyfarmingnetwork.weebly.com/fix-slipped-tendon.html

And a video to watch:
 
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