Newborn baby chick with leg problem

[lbogner]

Hello, I just hatched my first ever brood of 11 chicks. This little one was born last of his group and I had to help as it was severely glued to its shell. It’s actually dry in the photo it’s just still covered in egg goop. I’ve washed it off again now. Anyway, this one walks on its elbow or knee with the left leg kind of under it. Would you try to fix this or cull the bird? Either way would be tough for me. Humane suggestions of either option appreciated. Thanks

 

[lbogner]

The chick is about 18 hours old in this photo

 

[Amira_Bird]

You need to bind the chick's legs with soft self-adhesive medical wrap.

(Drawn by yours truly)
The chick won't like this but it will help correct the legs. The soft wrap won't hurt the skin or joints.
Make sure you don't wrap the joints in the binding.

This is the kind of stuff but you can also get them from feed stores like Wilco.

https://www.amazon.com/Self-Adherent-Wrap-Adhesive-Cohesive/dp/B07795STXD

 

[viennaproto]

I would also give the chick some electrolytes to give her an extra boost

 

[lbogner]

You need to bind the chick's legs with soft self-adhesive medical wrap.

(Drawn by yours truly)
The chick won't like this but it will help correct the legs. The soft wrap won't hurt the skin or joints.
Make sure you don't wrap the joints in the binding.

This is the kind of stuff but you can also get them from feed stores like Wilco.

https://www.amazon.com/Self-Adherent-Wrap-Adhesive-Cohesive/dp/B07795STXD

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Great drawing actually! You’re a good artist.
I actually have that kind of wrap I’m using for another adult hen with Bumblefppt.. Thank you will give this a try. The chick is lively except for the little twisty leg. Thanks!