Injured chick.

[Cara83]

My chicks where outside in the big house for a few hours today, its summer here. I went to move the tractor whilst they where inside and the wheels went from under it and something happened to my Ancona chick she is 6 weeks old. There is no visible damage or swelling yet she is clearly injured and not weight bearing on one leg, she is eating and drinking and I'm keeping her quiet in the brooder. I'm so upset and I don't know what else I can do? Please don't suggest a vet for a $6 chick it's not a option. I'm praying for her

 

[coach723]

I will attach a document on treating fractures, it explains how to examine for one, lots of good information in case needed. It may just be a strain or sprain, and those can take some time to heal. Make sure she's eating and drinking normally, and watch droppings to see that they're normal. You don't want her to get dehydrated. Depending on how mobile she is, you may have to crate her to prevent further injury by the others. You can also try a chicken sling if she's not able to stay upright, I will attach some pictures of types. You can also use rolled up towels to prop her up if needed and she doesn't tolerate a sling. With a sling you need to supervise, to prevent injury if they freak out about it.

 

[Cara83]

I will attach a document on treating fractures, it explains how to examine for one, lots of good information in case needed. It may just be a strain or sprain, and those can take some time to heal. Make sure she's eating and drinking normally, and watch droppings to see that they're normal. You don't want her to get dehydrated. Depending on how mobile she is, you may have to crate her to prevent further injury by the others. You can also try a chicken sling if she's not able to stay upright, I will attach some pictures of types. You can also use rolled up towels to prop her up if needed and she doesn't tolerate a sling. With a sling you need to supervise, to prevent injury if they freak out about it.
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Thank you, she is like the last chick. I have to go to work so I will try splint her leg before then. She is eating and drinking water.