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I'm not sure if it's splayed or not. My chicks are 3 weeks old, but I got them as 2 week olds. I just noticed yesterday the smallest one has one leg that turns outward. She gets around okay, and goes to feed and water no problem and is bright and alert. I read the splayed leg threads and put a band aid on her yesterday when I noticed it. I picked her up and dangling it does splay outwards, not a huge amount but it's noticable. I read that splayed legs only happen in chicks that are less than a week old? I hope it's not something more serious. I don't want her to die, she's so sweet!
They are in a dog kennel with pine shavings. They do kick the shavings around but I add more several times/week and it's over an inch thick. Should I add more though in case she is getting through to the bottom and slipping? I have the band aid on her now but she is still getting around ok even with it on, is it too loose?
I'm not sure if it's splayed or not. My chicks are 3 weeks old, but I got them as 2 week olds. I just noticed yesterday the smallest one has one leg that turns outward. She gets around okay, and goes to feed and water no problem and is bright and alert. I read the splayed leg threads and put a band aid on her yesterday when I noticed it. I picked her up and dangling it does splay outwards, not a huge amount but it's noticable. I read that splayed legs only happen in chicks that are less than a week old? I hope it's not something more serious. I don't want her to die, she's so sweet!
They are in a dog kennel with pine shavings. They do kick the shavings around but I add more several times/week and it's over an inch thick. Should I add more though in case she is getting through to the bottom and slipping? I have the band aid on her now but she is still getting around ok even with it on, is it too loose?
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