peachick foot problem help!

[casportpony]

we were not able to straighten his foot out all at. also at the "knee" it tends to point outward too much. leg and foot are cold so I am guessing he has no circulation to them now.

we are going to try to amputate at the knee this weekend. he seems to stand on the knee a lot and hobbles around so we think this would be a good solution.

he is up and eating/drinking and is growing quite well.

Try pinching or poking his toes with something pointy, if he flinches, he still has feeling and circulation. I once thought about using one of these for a leg problem:


-Kathy

 

[cheez2112]

no, he has no feeling in his foot and seems no feeling left in his leg either

 

[casportpony]

I think I would consult a vet.

-Kathy

 

[casportpony]

Have you seen this site?
https://sites.google.com/a/poultrypedia.com/poultrypedia/poultry-podiatry#chick_crooked_leg

 

[cheez2112]

yes, but this peachick is now about 3 weeks old. you cant straighten his foot out all all and his leg is twisted outward. we have tried bracing it but it doesn't work. I have had to tape his legs together to help keep it from sprawling but its not working. His leg still twists outward. our vet wont touch it.

 

[casportpony]

Did this chick hatch this way?

-Kathy

 

[cheez2112]

I have no idea. we have only had him for just over a week or so. this is the way he was when we got him. the lady was going to cull him and decided to give him to us instead

 

[casportpony]

Can you post a picture of his hock?

 

[casportpony]

Both hock for comparison would be best.

-Kathy

 

[kuntrygirl]

Poor baby.