leg issues

[mamame]

I have a 6 week old Rhode Island Red that is not walking normal. When she walks she take small steps like her feet are hobbled. They look normal. She lays around Ike a broody chicken. Any ideas why or what could be going on.

 

[Eggcessive]

From the video it looks like her right leg is causing her to limp. I would check her joints to see if she may have a leg bone deformity or a slipped tendon. Poultry Pedia Podiatry is a good website to read about leg problems. Leg and tendon problems is very common, and they may worsen with age. I would put some poultry vitamins with mineral in the chicks' feed or water, in case of a deficiency. It could help the chick.

 

[mamame]

Thank you, I will go check out the website and try the vitamins.