1. Mar 1, 2013 #1
   

   musicalteach New Egg

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   I have an new chick that hatched in my incubator. It's tendon is exposed on the back - I am attaching a picture. I was told to band it's legs, but that won't help its tendon.
   
   What do I do? It's a perky little thing. About a day old. I brought it home last night so the others didn't peck at its legs, and it loves my kids - what can I do to help the poor thing walk?
   

    
3. Mar 1, 2013 #2
   

   rbaker0345 Big Mamma Brahma

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   Put an antibiotic ointment on it and wrap it with some gauze and a tiny strip of vetrap. Change dressing at least once a day and flush with betadine or chlorhexidine. All of which you should be able to get from a vet or a pharmacy.

    
5. Mar 1, 2013 #3
   

   casportpony Team Tube Feeding Captain & Poop Inspector General Premium Member

   

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   Looks like it needs hock cushions and a chick donut.
   
   Check out:
   https://sites.google.com/a/poultrypedia.com/poultrypedia/poultry-podiatry

    

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