My month old chick cant walk at all

[woahhstephy]

She tends to chirp a lot when eating but also when she’s just in her box. If she is paralyzed at her legs, how could I go about getting her exercise? Also, do you think this is something that’s contagious? I want her to be with her flock but I’m scared if the others can get sick. I can’t really find any other posts with her condition. There was one that was very similar but they ended up putting their chick down.

 

[Wyorp Rock]

She tends to chirp a lot when eating but also when she’s just in her box. If she is paralyzed at her legs, how could I go about getting her exercise? Also, do you think this is something that’s contagious? I want her to be with her flock but I’m scared if the others can get sick. I can’t really find any other posts with her condition. There was one that was very similar but they ended up putting their chick down.

Doubtful this is something contagious.

You can try a chick chair to keep her more upright. There are similar threads, unfortunately chicks with issues like this do not make it or at some point the keeper must consider the quality of life.

If she's unable to get around on her own, then putting her with her flock would not be a good idea imho. She may get picked on or trampled. You could take her for visits while you are with her so she can see the others.

 

[woahhstephy]

*Just wanted to share an update*
After about two more weeks of me trying to care for her and figure it out I finally took her to the vet. They did an Xray and everything was fine with that. The nurse wrapped her legs real good. She said it was splayed leg. I continued for another week giving her vitamins, feeding her and giving her water. Then the vet saw some progress, not much but she did see her legs not bending back so much. So she put a paperclip behind both legs to keep them bent the correct way and wrapped her up good again. Then another week went by and I finally saw some hope in her walking again because she grabbed my finger with her toes!! We went back to the vet and I decided to surrender her.. the vet feels hopefully in her recovery but she’s going to need constant therapy to help her legs get unstiff. Flurry is in good hands now and everyone in the office loved her. I know they will give her the care and TIME she needs. The vet also told me she wouldn’t let Flurry suffer so if after everything she is still unable to live a good life they will put her down. I miss her but I know she’s in the best care possible, this was the best decision for her, even if it hurts me. Anyway, good luck to anyone that needs it!

 

[Wyorp Rock]

*Just wanted to share an update*
After about two more weeks of me trying to care for her and figure it out I finally took her to the vet. They did an Xray and everything was fine with that. The nurse wrapped her legs real good. She said it was splayed leg. I continued for another week giving her vitamins, feeding her and giving her water. Then the vet saw some progress, not much but she did see her legs not bending back so much. So she put a paperclip behind both legs to keep them bent the correct way and wrapped her up good again. Then another week went by and I finally saw some hope in her walking again because she grabbed my finger with her toes!! We went back to the vet and I decided to surrender her.. the vet feels hopefully in her recovery but she’s going to need constant therapy to help her legs get unstiff. Flurry is in good hands now and everyone in the office loved her. I know they will give her the care and TIME she needs. The vet also told me she wouldn’t let Flurry suffer so if after everything she is still unable to live a good life they will put her down. I miss her but I know she’s in the best care possible, this was the best decision for her, even if it hurts me. Anyway, good luck to anyone that needs it!

Thank you for the update.
I'm glad that Flurry is getting care from the vet and hope she is able to help her more. I'm sure it was a hard decision to surrender her and I know you will miss her, but you did what was best for her and you.