New chick limping

[jzervas92]

Hi everyone, I am just having no luck with my new chicks! There hasn't been anymore deaths, but now one of my smaller chicks started to limp today. I think it's because the bigger ones jumped on her. There's plenty of space to run around they just choose to jump on each other. She can walk on it but you can see her limp, and it also looks a little swollen. She eating and drinking. I did some research and some people said PolyViSol liquid in the water helps. I got some today and put it in the water. Should I separate her from the rest? Is there anything else I can do to help her?

 

[TTracy]

I wouldn't separate her. Giving the vitamin is exactly what I would do! Good Luck!

 

[jzervas92]

Ok great thank you! Do you think I should put something on her bad leg?

 

[TTracy]

No, if she is supporting her weight I would just keep a close eye on her to make sure it doesnt get any worse.

 

[jzervas92]

Ok great, thank you for your help!

 

[TTracy]

Keep us updated!!

 

[jzervas92]

Absolutely! So far I haven't seen much change, but I only got the vitamins last night. Sometimes she does lay on her side, and give her legs a big stretch. I do help her to the food and water so she can give her foot a break.

 

[Eggcessive]

This is a good website about chick leg and foot problems, and how to deal with them. I'm not saying that your hick needs treatment, but I found this interesting to know what to look for with new chicks: https://sites.google.com/a/poultrypedia.com/poultrypedia/poultry-podiatry

 

[jzervas92]

That's a great website thank you! I think she might of hurt her tendon, not sure though. She's giving her usual peeps,and actually sometimes she purrs. So I know she's not in serious pain.

 

[jzervas92]

Just wanted to let everyone know she's doing great. She still has a little bit of a limp, but she's walking around and playing again!