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..
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
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!
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