Is this a slipped tendon in limping chick or something else?

[kimwg]

Hello -- I have a 3-week old chick hatched by a broody ameracauna who outfoxed us. It has been with mama and siblings since hatching. This morning I found it unable to walk on the ground, with the right leg not working. I've read up on slipped tendon which seems to be the most common cause of lameness in chicks but I'm not sure that's what's going on here. The hocks look similar to me. Any thoughts on how to treat? Leg does not show obvious signs of injury other than lameness. No cases of Marek's in my flock (that I know of).

 

[Duckduckchicken32]

@Wyorp Rock Can you help?

 

[Wyorp Rock]

Feel of the joint to see if the tendon is slipped out, compare both legs.
If it is, then you can try splinting to see if you can correct it.
I would get some B Complex and give the chick 1/4 tablet daily.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/peachick-with-slipped-tendon.1092979/
http://www.poultrypedia.com/poultry-podiatry

 

[ChickyMudder]

Looks more like curled toes than my chicks slipped tendon did.

Curled toes, slipped tendon, and splay leg can all stem from vitamin deficiencies. People recommended rooster booster. You can also make a shoe by taping the toes to a piece of card board. Just make sure its in a natural position. This will keep the tendons from shortening while you supplement vitamins to correct the issue.

These is all the great advice I got when coming here. Best of luck!