This chick hatched a little later than the other eggs due to probably being malpositioned but she seemed fine otherwise. But after a while, they were the only chick of the batch that was struggling to stand up properly. The incubator is lined with kitchen shelf lining and the brooder has a thick layer of pine shavings. When I pulled them out of the incubator I realized that one of its feet was twisted weirdly and the other one has its toes curled. The foot looks as if its facing inward towards the other leg. I have tried to find anything that looks similar but have come up short so far :/ Other than the leg bit, the chick is perfectly fine, they run around as best they can and are eating and drinking fine.
The chick has found a way to move around the brooder on their hocks but I can't imagine that being any good for them. They do attempt to stand every once in a while and have attempted to walk but there hasn't been any success so far.
I am not sure whether this is something the chick was born with or due to an injury they got while in the incubator and I want to help in any way I can if at all possible. I have made an appointment with the vet, but the soonest they can see the chick is Wednesday. I have put a bootie on the foot with the curled toes, but what can I do about their bent leg?
The chick has found a way to move around the brooder on their hocks but I can't imagine that being any good for them. They do attempt to stand every once in a while and have attempted to walk but there hasn't been any success so far.
I am not sure whether this is something the chick was born with or due to an injury they got while in the incubator and I want to help in any way I can if at all possible. I have made an appointment with the vet, but the soonest they can see the chick is Wednesday. I have put a bootie on the foot with the curled toes, but what can I do about their bent leg?
