Paralyzed Chick Help ASAP!!

[TnChickHen]

Well, went out this morning, to check on the chicks, and had to lift up the run. Little did I know, one of my BLH got caught under the wood!!!

Now, he/she is paralyzed. Won't move legs or anything, but is still alert. 3 weeks old (appx), what can I do? Is he/she going to be a house chicken? I just cannot get the nerve to cull, because he/she is still in good condition!!! GRRRR!!!!!!

 

[TnChickHen]

Anybody??

 

[Patricia Jane]

I'm so so sorry. I'm of no help at all but hopefully somone on here will help. I know how frustrating it is to have to wait for a response when you fell like this. Good luck

 

[scratch'n'peck]

I'm sorry to hear the poor chick was injured. I haven't dealt with a young injured chick myself, but I would start by setting up a separate infirmary enclosure for the chick were it won't be bullied by the others. I guess I would put some electrolytes in water just in case it might be experiencing some shock. Then I would keep watch and hope that the chick regains some movement. Does the chick seem to be experiencing pain? hopefully someone who has experienced something similar will have some suggestions soon...

 

[TnChickHen]

She seems to be fine. I've already separated her from everyone else. She will be our indoor chicken (granted she makes it).... I'm looking at making her a chicken diaper, although she won't be moving around much, it'd be nice

 

[Wildflower_VA]

Don't give up hope yet that she will recover okay. Just make sure you keep her well hydrated with plenty of water with electrolytes if you have them. Keep her warm and give her time to heal. She could just have swelling around her spinal cord from the injury and that takes time to heal.

 

[TnChickHen]

Thank you Wildflower. I'm going to give it time, of course, and plenty of pedialyte (that's all we have, because apparently our electrolytes magically disappeared from my cart while checking out...).

 

[catsew]

Any update?

 

[earnhardtlvr]

The baby any better?

 

[TnChickHen]

she's been scooting around, doing a semi duck run, so its getting a bit better. Hoping tomorrow she will be a bit better. I've started doing a little rehab with her legs, abduction/adduction and extension/flexion.