gets around barely on his knees

[dadsgirl]

my 3 day old chick cannot stand , when he tries to get around he does it on his knees, falling backwards sometimes and then forwards, what is this called , and is there any way i can help him to walk correctly, he seems healthy every other way, he eats some and drinks when lifted to his bowl..please help..

 

[basicliving]

I'm sorry I can't help you as I have never experienced this issue - but hopefully this will put your post close to the top again so maybe someone that can help will find it.

I'm wishing you the best of luck.

Penny

 

[coffeelady3]

You might want to post in the Emergency forum. I know I've seen posts with this type of problem and I saw some people trying to fashion some sort of splint for the legs with band-aids. The people in there are pretty knowledgeable and they give good advice.

Good luck!

 

[PoultryPedia]

Could be splayed leg. If so, he needs treatment ASAP before incorrect movement patterns become too ingrained in his mind. One helpful thread on treatment:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=58178