HELP!! Peachick won't stand!

[strawn28]

We finally had egg hatch but chick won't stand she can't get her feet to stay under her.
What do we do????

 

[new 2 pfowl]

Some helpful info:

@frenchblackcopper 's "burrito" - basically holds the legs in the position that they should properly be in: https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/896809/fixing-splayed-legs
@KsKingBee developed an alternate "sock burrito," see his posts on this page: https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/971214/2015-peafowl-hatching-support-group-eggs-and-chicks/80

There may be other helpful info in that "2015 peafowl hatching support" thread, too.

 

[thndrdancr]

Also put some non skid drawer liner in that box, looks like her feet are slipping and it's not helping the situation at all.
Then wrap her legs together, easy fix but do it ASAP! Many threads to help on that with pics.

Just being on a slippery surface can cause spraddle leg.

 

[strawn28]

We made a hobble brace with tape! She is already standing. How long should we leave brace on?

 

[thndrdancr]

Strawn, read page 3 of that link splayed legs that was posted. That would do the trick for your chick. That's how I do it to altho I use thinner tape. They need to be closer together to reform properly!

 

[strawn28]

Baby pea stands and walks after taped for 2 days! Any idea on what color she is

 

[thndrdancr]

Way to go on the taping, glad your baby's legs are all better!

I can never tell colors, will leave that to experts.

 

[DylansMom]

Baby pea stands and walks after taped for 2 days! Any idea on what color she is

Looks India Blue with a split to either white, pied or WE, evidenced by the couple of white flight feathers we can see on the wing. Glad to hear the little cutie is mobile.