Joined because in need of urgent help! Leg purple and swollen joints.

[DavdOrtz]

It might be too late but I'm desperate for a solution. I've searched all over and can't find a situation like mine, so I finally decided I'll join and make my own thread on it.
Basically the hen had hatched her eggs but about five of them were left over, so we took them and heated them, waiting for them to hatch. This poor little guy was the last to hatch, and he was lightly walking around. We made the horrific mistake of trying to put them back with momma hen and she picked at them violently, I fear this is what caused the chick to not walk again, a day later, she has a purple leg and swollen joints. He will not stand up but he chirps frequently and tries to crawl around, and he will peck at things and drinks when we dip his beak in water.
Please, anything will help at this point, even if it's too late, hopefully it will help someone else.

 

[drumstick diva]

Please post in the Emergencies, diseases, injuries section where someone may be able to assist you. My thought it always to head for a vet - but, many don't treat chickens

 

[DavdOrtz]

Please post in the Emergencies, diseases, injuries section where someone may be able to assist you. My thought it always to head for a vet - but, many don't treat chickens

Thank you very much. I've been calling clinics all around but many either aren't open or, as you said, don't serve chickens at all.

 

[liz9910]

the poor chick!

 

[DavdOrtz]

I know... I'm so worried, but she has fallen asleep for tonight so I laid her down and just waiting for any advice. I'm afraid it could be too late

 

[redsoxs]

Greetings from Kansas and

! Pleased you joined us but sorry about your injured bird. If she doesn't improve the kindest thing to do might be to put her out of her misery. Sorry...

 

[DavdOrtz]

Thank you, but it's too late for that. The poor thing passed last night. /:

 

[Mr MKK FARMS]

Welcome to BYC!!

Glad you joined us!!