Introductory Post!

[IreneArm]

Hello. I'm a first time chicken owner. I got my 10 babies about 6 weeks ago. Five chicks are Rhode Island Reds, and the other five are Amerricona. I am hoping for all girls, but I'm sure boys would be fine. I got started on Backyard Chickens when one of my chicks started doing the splits. If anyone knows what this is, could you please tell me, as I love her.

 

[Dr Evy]

Welcome to BYC. We’re so glad you joined! Sounds like she could have splayed leg. Do you mind posting a picture?

 

[GingerRose]

Hey there from Alpine, Alabama. Welcome to the BYC community. We are happy you have joined us.

 

[Kenneth Zweerink]

Welcome to BackYard Chickens. The Best of Luck with your Chicks. And a Big Hello from Eastern Nebraska!

 

[IreneArm]

Welcome to BYC. We’re so glad you joined! Sounds like she could have splayed leg. Do you mind posting a picture?

It will be hard. It's more about the movement. If she puts too much pressure on one leg, she '"slips" and goes into the splits. What does a splayed leg mean?

 

[CatLoverLu]

Welcome to BYC!! Glad you joined

 

[arwoon]

Welcome to BYC!

 

[Dr Evy]

It will be hard. It's more about the movement. If she puts too much pressure on one leg, she '"slips" and goes into the splits. What does a splayed leg mean?

Splayed leg is where the legs start to bend out, it usually happens when they’re still in the incubator if the tray was slippery and they couldn’t grip. But I’ve had a chick hatch with it before. It’s very easy to fix if you catch it fast enough. How old is your chick?

 

[Ilovemychicks08]

Welcome to BYC

 

[sourland]

Hello,, and welcome to BYC.