Please help dog pen fell on my 10 week old chick

[Sassysouth]

Go ahead and check her over, then put her is a quiet place to rest. If she seems to be doing fine after while, put her back with the others.

 

[Hufflefluff]

How long can she be away from the others? They were all hatched together...also how warm should I keep her? Before yesterday they were on 3 season porch, low of 30/35

You can definitely keep her away for a few days with no major repercussions. If she's still having mobility trouble after that I'd put her in an outdoor pen where she can she and interact with the others, but they can't get to her, just to make sure she stays integrated. The warmth piece isn't huge- regular indoor temps are fine, just don't let her stay outside because then she'll be spending more energy keeping warm than getting better.

As for resting before messing with her legs, it's your call. If she's looking like she wants to be up and about, I'd examine her sooner rather than later, so that if nothing is really wrong she'll be able to walk around or go outside as soon as possible. If she's sleepy or appears excessively stressed or tired, then letting her nap for a little while will probably help her calm down and better assess her situation.

 

[Mbart83]

Thanks you guys! I appreciate everything! I will keep you posted - she is resting and drinking and eating but not standing up still but sleeping

 

[Chullicken]

Along with a lot of heat, sick chickens love dark places so keep that in mind. I'm guilty of it too, but try to minimize your 'bothering' her while her body figures out what it wants to do. This stage if something is broken, it has a decent chance at healing itself as she is under going a huge growth spurt to get to adult hood. Think she is in good hands. Side note, I presume you have solved the falling cage issue to prevent future incidents?

 

[WildCHILD400]

You can give her some electro light water 1/8 tsp baking soda 1/8 tsp salt 2 tsp sugar and two cups warm water mix until clear. Offer it two her a few times and she'll perk up good luck

 

[Mbart83]

Thanks I will try that! Yes there will be no more gates used.

She is trying to walk- I don’t see any swelling yet but she isn’t walking kind of hobbles around using her wings to balance. She is currently sitting weird- well for her it’s not normal. I will try to get a video of her when she tries to walk

She is also trying to clean herself

 

[Mbart83]

Shoot I can’t upload a video! I would like someone to see so maybe they can tell me their thought!

 

[blackdog043]

You have to upload the video to YouTube, then link it here.

 

[Mbart83]

So I don’t know how to post the video to YouTube but I got some photos this morning. She is still eating and drinking and hobbling- thoughts?

 

[Mbart83]

Finally figured it out here are two videos