Hi Everyone,
I've searched for the answer to my question but cannot find it anywhere. I have a 3 day old Isbar chick, who hatched upside down (with assistance). She seemed fine at first but now has one splayed leg & is a bit wobbly. Eating & drinking ok, but leg seems to be getting worse. I've checked the hock and it seems to be ok. Yesterday, I hobbled her for about 2 hours - she hated it and kept falling over on her side and just lying there; I had to go to work, so took the hobble off and put her back in with her three sisters (much happier!). Today, the leg is out again, so I've re-hobbled her, and she just flops over on her side. I feel mean, but I know this will help her.
Any advice would be much appreciated!
I've searched for the answer to my question but cannot find it anywhere. I have a 3 day old Isbar chick, who hatched upside down (with assistance). She seemed fine at first but now has one splayed leg & is a bit wobbly. Eating & drinking ok, but leg seems to be getting worse. I've checked the hock and it seems to be ok. Yesterday, I hobbled her for about 2 hours - she hated it and kept falling over on her side and just lying there; I had to go to work, so took the hobble off and put her back in with her three sisters (much happier!). Today, the leg is out again, so I've re-hobbled her, and she just flops over on her side. I feel mean, but I know this will help her.
Any advice would be much appreciated!