Injuries

[Snowballrey]

Little chick 2 weeks old. Trampled on by mama hen with her big feet. On one foot looks like toes are broken and other foot/leg loose dislocated as its quiet high up above wing. What can be done. Don't say Cull, as I not in a position to do this as I believe if it can be saved I will help it. It's separate to other 2 chicks for it's own safety

 

[SmiYa0126]

@Wyorp Rock @azygous @Eggcessive please help!

 

[ChicNmom]

From the pic it's legs look badly splayed. https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/splayed-leg.1617025/ If you still have it in the plastic container you should line it with an old towel so it doesn't slip if it tries to stand on that surface.

The broken toes will heal. If you have vet wrap you could try to splint or wrap the leg if it's a break. Not sure what to do with a dislocation aside from trying to get it back in place but I wouldn't try that yourself unless you have an idea of what to do.

Is it eating and drinking?

 

[azygous]

Down below under the "Similar threads" is this thread https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/juvenile-chicks-feet-dont-work-after-being-pinned.1624445/ It includes instructions on treating a slipped tendon. You might see if that would be applicable to your case.

We cannot judge the nature of the injuries as we are not there to examine the chick. Only you can judge what the nature of the injuries are.

What I can advise is to treat for possible damaged nerve connections with vitamin B complex and vitamin E. Be aware that you will probably need to use people vitamins as poultry vitamins are not usually of a therapeutic potency.

 

[Eggcessive]

You may want to make a chick sling chair for the chick while you are treating the leg. It can get it upright and in front of food and water with attached bowls. It can help to let the injury heal. If it is a slipped tendon, you might be able to feel the tendon out of place and try to put it back. Here is a thread with many examples of slings, especially the first 2 pages, and it includes a video and the design:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/versions-of-chick-chairs-please.1166308/
Chicks should spend time in the chair, but have periods of rest out of them to sleep and move. If you can determine the location of the injury, and if it is fractured, padded splinting my help.

 

[Snowballrey]

From the pic it's legs look badly splayed. https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/splayed-leg.1617025/ If you still have it in the plastic container you should line it with an old towel so it doesn't slip if it tries to stand on that surface.

The broken toes will heal. If you have vet wrap you could try to splint or wrap the leg if it's a break. Not sure what to do with a dislocation aside from trying to get it back in place but I wouldn't try that yourself unless you have an idea of what to do.

Is it eating and drinking?

Thanks. It is in box the floor has old towels on it do not slipping. It is eating and drinking water. And moving about. Just want to give it a chance.