Put her down or not?

[meowlacy]

This is my first hatch. All my eggs hatched. I have one little chick with dislocated hock/tendon that I am unable to fix. Is this something I should put her down for? Can chickens grow and thrive with a deformed handicap? I'm at a loss as what to do, I am a newbie so I would appreciate if someone could give me some advice. She eats and drinks. Would she do that if she was suffering? I'm so confused and torn. Please help

 

[Lisa202]

Is it just that she walks funny? Is she able to do everything to survive? I'm not familiar with this, but if it only affects her walk, then I say let her walk funny. If it hurts her, then I don't think it's fair to let her be in pain...unless it can heal.


I found this thread, maybe it can help.https://sites.google.com/a/poultrypedia.com/poultrypedia/poultry-podiatry
scroll down to especially slipped achilles tendon

 

[Lisa202]

try this one. I saw that the last link didn't work.


https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/332412/stabilizing-a-dislocated-slipped-achilles-tendon-on-chick

 

[etammy]

Just a guess but I have heard that if chicks are vitamin deficient they can have leg problems. May be worth a try to give them Nutir drench or electrolyte solution in the water for added nutrition