New Baby is Crippled

[Crickett]

I'm not sure, perhaps someone else could chime in here; I was thinking that perhaps a bandaid splint may help? It's hard for a chicken to go out with the others and "scratch" if they only have one leg.

 

[PoultryPedia]

In case any of it is helpful, I've built a webpage that has info on treating some chicken leg problems at the address in my signature.

Please--If anyone has additional info, photos and/or stories that may be helpful to add to my website, please email them to me!

Thanks! And best wishes to you & everyone else to tries to help these little ones!

 

[lovemyprettybirds]

Just wanted to update. The little one is growing, and other than the leg, is doing well. There are no signs of improvement or worsening. Thanks Speckled Hills for the link to your website, it's very informative. At this point, I'm pondering what kind of living arrangements I can come up with for this little chick. Obviously, it can't stay with the rest of the flock. I'm sure we'll think of something!