Hello!

[Rjs]

I am new to raising chick and I have one that is about 2 weeks old and it has developed a straddled legs that drags behind him, have tried the bandaid treatment but he fall over and won’t try to get back up, any suggestions?

 

[Pork Pie]

Hello and welcome to BYC. I'd suggest posting your question on the ER forum

Please read first

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/have-an-emergency-disease-please-read-first.3569/

Then post here

https://www.backyardchickens.com/forums/emergencies-diseases-injuries-and-cures.10/

 

[Lazy Farmer]

We have had tremendous success with this method..
https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/how-we-correct-splayed-legs-on-new-chicks.72873/
Put marbles in the water dish as well.

 

[ashlandco]

Welcome to BYC! The others have given you great advice! Glad you could join us!

 

[Rjs]

Welcome to BYC! The others have given you great advice! Glad you could join us!

Thanks glad to join!

 

[Eggcessive]

Google spraddle leg treatment for chicks, and look for The ChickenChick or Fresh Eggs Daily which have good pictures of treatment. I have only had one chick with it, and he wore his bandaid hobble fo 4-5 days. Each day he got stronger. I would use strips of vet wrap now.

If you can post a picture or two of him standing, we can sometimes tell if the problem may be something else, such as leg bone deformity or slipped tendon.

Chick vitamins and a non-slip surface such as pine shavings is best to help him get his footing.

 

[Rjs]

Update chick is doing better finally got bandit to work but just wondering how long do I need to leave bandaid in place. He is hobbling around and using his wings a lot to help himself balance. He is eating good and drinking plenty but afraid to take it off to soon, any advice?

 

[Eggcessive]

You may check it at 3 days or leave it on for 5 days and remove it, to see if it walks normally. Cohesive tape or vet wrap strips are good to use since they can be removed and replaced easily.

 

[Rjs]

Ok thanks I will check it and see. It kinda has a special place in my heart now and I sure want it to be better.