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How do I help this little chick?

NewbieChickenChick21

In the Brooder
Jun 23, 2024
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It's leg is not straight and it keeps rolling onto the side of its foot when walking and it isn't staying flat. I really want to help it, it hobbles around and eats and drinks. I tried to get a better picture of the leg because it is an odd angle, but pictures aren't quite covering it.
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It's leg is not straight and it keeps rolling onto the side of its foot when walking and it isn't staying flat. I really want to help it, it hobbles around and eats and drinks. I tried to get a better picture of the leg because it is an odd angle, but pictures aren't quite covering it. View attachment 4121481View attachment 4121474
Looks like the chick may have a Rotated Tibia which is a leg bone deformity which cannot be corrected.

The swelling is concerning. Were the legs hobbled or wrapped in an attempt to correct the issue? I see some indentions in the legs where perhaps some bands or wrappings were. Hopefully the swelling is due to wrapping too tight and it will resolve over the course of a couple of days.

https://www.merckvetmanual.com/poul...gular-(Valgus/Varus)-Leg-Deformities_v3343383

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It hatched with a splayed leg, so it was hobbled for a few days during the first week. I should have taken it off sooner, it was the first time I've ever done it. It's leg has been getting worse and I just want to do what is best by the chick.
 

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