Newly Hatched chicks

[casportpony]

I agree with @drumstick diva, it needs to be separated until it can stand and walk.

Can you straighten its left leg or is it locked in that position?

 

[Hholt]

I agree with @drumstick diva, it needs to be separated until it can stand and walk.

Can you straighten its left leg or is it locked in that position?

It will straighten both legs but not move it’s head around. I held it up and had it kind of walk to the water before. The wing on that side seems weaker than the side it uses to flop around. My guess is it stayed curled up in its shell too long. I’m hoping it’ll stay in the spot I have it tonight and tomorrow will be a better day

 

[BlueBaby]

Hello, and welcome! I was looking at the picture of the chick that was posted on the first page. It seem's like the toe's on the left foot are a bit curled to me.

 

[ValerieJ]

We’ve got it separated again. Thanks for all of the thoughts. I was thinking it was wry neck. I don’t have any vitamins I can give it right now, but I have to get more feed tomorrow and can hopefully pick something up.

Do you have Nutri-drench or electrolytes? I think you should make a boot for that left foot to get it into proper shape. Here is an article with a recipe for making your own electrolytes:

https://www.communitychickens.com/homemade-electrolytes-for-chickens/

I wonder if anyone can give advice on using human vitamins crushed in water.

 

[DobieLover]

Welcome to BYC. Good luck with that chick. I hope it makes it.

 

[ChickNanny13]

To upload a video you need to download on You Tube then link it here ... I agree with giving it some Nutri Drench, if the toes are curled you can try straightening it with Vet Wrap & put it in a cup to keep it upright. Make sure it's got warmth/heat.

 

[Hholt]

We’ve got it in a spot under the heat lamp. We have an electrolyte solution for all of them. I will research human vitamin and see if I can use that for tonight. Anything else I’ll get in the morning.

 

[Hholt]

The distress chirping was killing me. I’ve got it wrapped up for some snuggle time. While we make it a better space.

 

[ValerieJ]

You are doing a great job. If you lose this one you will know it was a failure to thrive and that happens no matter what we do. Praying for the best for this little one.

 

[Pork Pie]

Hello and welcome to BYC. Good luck with your chick.