Newborn chicken can't step on his foot.

Richard Nagy

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Feb 27, 2020
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Oradea, BH, Romania
As the title says, i have a newborn chicken that can't step on his right foot.
Today i went to a pet store to get some newborn chickens. As soon as i arrived home, i noticed that one of them was laying down. When i picked him up, i saw that he was holding his right foot very close to his belly, and wouldn't use it to move around. I went back to the pet store and told them that one of my chicken can't stand on his feet. They gave me another one and told me to keep both. I know it is kind of a "bonus" but i would like to save it if it's possible. Most of the times, he doesn't move, and when he does, he is kind of like "hopping" on his left leg. His leg isn't paralysed, and his feet are not spradled. He seems to have a curled toe, but not that much. I attached some pictures. I hope they are relevant. Please tell me if not, i will take another pictures. Thank you in advance, and i hope we can find a solution.
 

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Hello!
I am from Romania.
The joint seems to be kind of twisted and yes, i can feel a swelling. Also, the little one is screaming when i try to squeeze it. I Think that's the problem? Can i help him? And how?
 
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I don't know... it may be. To me it doesn't seem like anything is broken or slipped. It can use its leg, but he wouldn't do it because it's hurting. I tried to apply an unguent, maybe it will help him. He's so little, i don't know how i can help him, i am afraid that i will break his leg or something. Maybe he'll recover, i don't know. Anyways, i'll pray for him tonight and i'll keep you updated.
 

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