Handicapped Chick

[Hillary520]

Hi. My name is Hillary. About six weeks ago I adopted a Blue Plymouth Rock chick whom is quite handicapped. She was shipped across the country after birth with her legs closed up inside the box. This broke both of her legs and they healed that way. She is about 9-10 weeks old now. She is very sweet and loves attention. She cannot walk. She does manage to get around…to get to her food and water. I’m trying to figure out how to give her the best life possible. We love her very much

 

[drumstick diva]

Poor baby. So sorry some idiot/s shipped her like that. I know there are carts made up for animals and even some birds, so they can have mobility. I wonder if her wings could provide some motion if she were fitted for such a cart.

 

[Pork Pie]

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[416bigbore]

Hello and welcome to BYC, You found an Amazing Poultry Community to be a part of with many great knowledgeable members, who are more then willing to jump in and help you along your journey with any questions you may have.

That is so sad. but it sounds like you are a great care provider..... and that is what is most important. Kudos to you!

 

[DobieLover]

Hello, Hillary, and welcome to BYC! Glad you joined.
Poor thing. I doubt that her legs became that way from shipping. She likely hatched that way and was shipped regardless.

 

[Callender Girl]

Kudos to you for helping this baby. One of my Cochin Bantam chicks has feet that look very similar to your baby's. However, Maxie can walk, and most importantly for me, she doesn't seem to be in any pain.

One cool thing about "handicapped" animals is that they don't realize they are different; they are just the way they are, and they live with whatever limitations. Maxie may be slower than the other chicks, but she's just as determined as any of her siblings to snatch a piece of juicy grape out of their beaks.

Good luck with your little one, and a very big welcome to BYC!

 

[janiedoe]

Welcome to BYC!
If your handy, you may be able to make something like one of these.
https://chickentherapychairs.weebly.com/
I wish you and your pullet the best! God blessed you with a generous soul.

 

[Chick-N-Fun]

Welcome to our FUN-omenal Flock!

Pull up a roost & enjoy your time here!

 

[swampfox440]

Welcome to BYC !

 

[sourland]

Welcome to BYC. It may be necessary to maintain the bird as a house chicken.