Lame chicken

[AnnJoyce]

I have an 8 week old chicken that flew toward the ramp to the coop and missed on landing and hurt her leg. Looks very similar to yours. I've checked the legs and they are not broken but I'm thinking it might be a tendon or ligament that was damaged. Thinking of putting her in a crate with food and water so she won't attempt to walk. Maybe it will heal itself. Good luck with yours...

 

[iwiw60]

Not quite sure what you mean? Do mean taping each leg individually or together so it can still walk but it's legs can't open so far?

Yes...here's a page that will give you great info and how-to's for what they term "spraddle leg" ...

http://www.the-chicken-chick.com/search?q=spraddle+leg


Sorry I was so late in getting back to you...just got home from church..eek!

 

[funfrock]

Thanks for the link iwiw60 that very helpful will check the video out tomorrow as it 1.15 here in the UK. Annjoyce check this link it may be helpful to you. Good night. http://www.the-chicken-chick.com/2012/02/spraddle-leg-in-baby-chicks-what-is-it.html?m=1

 

[seminolewind]

Here's a video of the bird if it helps at all.

editing due to missing some points. She's 4 weeks old , that's what I missed.

Actually, after watching your video again, with the way iwiw60 is seeing it, she has a good possibility as well. Was she always like that?

 

[iwiw60]

Thanks for the link iwiw60 that very helpful will check the video out tomorrow as it 1.15 here in the UK. Annjoyce check this link it may be helpful to you. Good night. http://www.the-chicken-chick.com/2012/02/spraddle-leg-in-baby-chicks-what-is-it.html?m=1

You're quite welcome...please keep us updated!

 

[funfrock]

Hello again

Well I tried taping the chickens legs with not much success. She is able to walk a little and is still managing to get around and feeding well. Thanks again for your comments