Rescue Chick with Foot Issues

[brooke13]

Hey guys! I'm new to this site and to chickens in general, but this forum has given me a lot of guidance and it's been my best source, so thanks!
With that, I wanted to get some feedback on the newest guy I've rescued from my local TSC. I know it's at least 9 days old. The chick is having foot issues. He does walk on both feet some but he rests a lot and will kinda hobble about. I was wondering if it's possible bumblefoot?
The hock joint isn't swollen and both tendons seem to be in place and it does keep it's feet under it's body. I started giving him some Nutri-Drench and electrolyte water yesterday and added some vitamin B complex to feed today. Somone suggested giving it some penicillin, but I wanted to get some feedback on here first as to whether or not y'all think it's bumblefoot.
Thanks so much!

 

[silkie1472]

In my opinion, there is no chance of the chick having bumblefoot. The chick is obviously just a couple days old.

What may have happened is that the bone or tendon in its leg may be torn/fractured/broken. This is usually caused by trauma, and being it is a TSC chick, it most definately shipped, which is where many chicks get injured.

However, there are some genetic issues that occur where a chick can not walk properly, but based on the information you gave, I think that one of his legs is injured.

 

[brooke13]

Thanks for the feed back! And my bad, I edited the post with its age and joint info. I didn't realize I had forgotten it.

The chick is 9 days to 2 weeks old, and the hock joints aren't swollen and don't look at all flat and the tendons feel to be in place. I wish I knew more about the little guys history