Most active chick is lying down and doesn't want to stand

[WannabeFarmer5]

Our most active chick doesn't want to stand and when you pick her up she leaves that
leg limp. When she does stand up she wobbles that leg and has bad balance. She was fine this morning and I'm unsure what happened.

 

[Kiki]

I'm sorry you are having to go through this right now.


How old/young are these chicks?
What breed?

 

[WannabeFarmer5]

I'm sorry you are having to go through this right now.


How old/young are these chicks?
What breed?

Thanks She's eating and drinking but lying down every few steps. She's a 2 month polish cross am die we love her.

 

[Kiki]

Does it look like/seem she may have injured her leg?

 

[chicksonline]

Does she have a runny nose or foamy eyes?

 

[Kiki]

https://sites.google.com/a/poultrypedia.com/poultrypedia/poultry-podiatry

• Essential nutrients include:
  • Calcium (in appropriate amount--Adult feeds can have too much calcium for chicks), Vitamin E, Selenium.
  • VITAMIN B IS VERY IMPORTANT for leg health. Just adding a Vitamin B Complex to a chicken's food will cure some leg problems.
• Supplements
  • Supplements of vitamins, electrolytes and small amounts of sugar can help a struggling chick have the energy and nutrition to grow well, have energy, and better deal with the stresses of receiving treatment.
  • BE CAREFUL about giving supplements with minerals to chicks. Some minerals (especially calcium or iron) in excess can cause serious problems in chicks.
  • Supplements at a feed store:
    • Small pouch of vitamins and electrolytes supplement powder for poultry (~$5).
      • Caution: Some supplements don't taste good and a chicken won't eat as much if you sprinkle on food. Instead, stir into drinking water and chicken will usually drink fine. Only a tiny pinch is needed for about 3 cups of water.
    • Bottle of liquid Poultry Nutri-Drench for nutrition and energy. (~$8) *Does contain sweetening, so use with caution if bird has a fungal infection.
  • Supplements at a grocery store:
    • Bottle of children's PolyVisol or other brand of liquid vitamin supplement without added Iron (~$4). Give 2-3 drops per day to a chick.