Limping chick

[Krutter]

I have a 2-3 week old buff Orpington that started limping yesterday. I can’t see any obvious injury or deformity to her legs or feet.
She is eating drinking and pooping normally as far as I can tell. She can get to her food water and heat source but is using her wings for balance. She can stand on both legs to eat and drink but will start limping when she walks. Will post pictures.
Didn’t know if I should try to brace or wrap or if I should attempt to make sling for her to sit in.
She is on medicated crumble and electrolyte/ probiotic water

 

[Yardfulla poopers]

The medicated feed will deplete niacin in some chicks. If you can get her some vitamin B drops or iron-free infant vitamins (Poly-vi-sol) and give a few drops a few times a day, it will het her niacin back up.

 

[Krutter]

The medicated feed will deplete niacin in some chicks. If you can get her some vitamin B drops or iron-free infant vitamins (Poly-vi-sol) and give a few drops a few times a day, it will het her niacin back up.

Thank you! Do you just use the dropper to get it in her mouth?

 

[Eggcessive]

I have used medicated feed in one flock, and then used non-medicated, and never have had any vitamin deficiency in chicks. Can you get a picture of her standing from the front or back at eye level? Varus or valgus deformity are common in some chickens, and it can affect one leg or both. With growth, those can become worse, and tendons can be affected. Injuries are also common with chicks.

 

[Eggcessive]

Here is a good link with pictures of varus and valgus deformity, to see if any of those look familiar:
https://www.researchgate.net/figure...ith-mild-flexion-of-the-hock-C_fig1_332949715

https://www.researchgate.net/profil...hZCIsInByZXZpb3VzUGFnZSI6InB1YmxpY2F0aW9uIn19

 

[Debbie292d]

I have used medicated feed in one flock, and then used non-medicated, and never have had any vitamin deficiency in chicks.

Same here. Sometimes I do, sometimes I don't. Depends what was on sale.

These are silkies who are more prone to vitamin deficiencies. I felt better giving them a little boost to hopefully prevent coccidiosis, which far outweighed any minor thiamine shortage.

 

[Debbie292d]

When I've seen any leg issues, usually it was earlier on. If she were mine, I would give her 1/4 B-Complex. We have the liquid so 1/4 eye dropper. I've dripped that in a little bottle cap of mash and scrambled eggs so they eat it all.

We had a couple that needed slings. Hubby cut holes in some fabric, then stretched it out over the top he cut from a kitty litter box. You want their feet to just touch the ground if you do it like this.



Otherwise, here's other ones. https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/versions-of-chick-chairs-please.1166308/ See posts 5, 11-14.

 

[Krutter]

I have used medicated feed in one flock, and then used non-medicated, and never have had any vitamin deficiency in chicks. Can you get a picture of her standing from the front or back at eye level? Varus or valgus deformity are common in some chickens, and it can affect one leg or both. With growth, those can become worse, and tendons can be affected. Injuries are also common with chicks.

 

[Eggcessive]

Legs look pretty normal. I always recommend. giving riboflavin or human B complex with riboflavin 1/4 tablet daily for leg issues.

 

[Krutter]

When I've seen any leg issues, usually it was earlier on. If she were mine, I would give her 1/4 B-Complex. We have the liquid so 1/4 eye dropper. I've dripped that in a little bottle cap of mash and scrambled eggs so they eat it all.

We had a couple that needed slings. Hubby cut holes in some fabric, then stretched it out over the top he cut from a kitty litter box. You want their feet to just touch the ground if you do it like this.

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Otherwise, here's other ones. https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/versions-of-chick-chairs-please.1166308/ See posts 5, 11-14.