Silver Spitzhauben chick with wonky wing?

[coffeeaddict]

This chick is about 4 days old. One of her wings looks a bit off where it hangs lower at all times than the other wing. Any need for concern at this point?

 

[Tookie]

I had this happen to one of my chicks, here's my thread.->
https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/chicks-wing-hanging.1512976/

 

[coffeeaddict]

I had this happen to one of my chicks, here's my thread.->
https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/chicks-wing-hanging.1512976/

Thank you

 

[Tookie]

Thank you

Now it may not be the same thing that happened to my chick.
If you feel the wing bone does it feel thicker than compared to the other wing bone that's normal?

 

[coffeeaddict]

Now it may not be the same thing that happened to my chick.
If you feel the wing bone does it feel thicker than compared to the other wing bone that's normal?

It's really hard to tell. I'm not certain.The bones are as tiny as toothpicks. I'll definitely keep a close eye and trim the feathers on that side if she continues to droop that wing.

 

[Tookie]

It's really hard to tell. I'm not certain.The bones are as tiny as toothpicks.

Shoulda thought of that.
Gotta wait till she's older to tell.

I'll definitely keep a close eye and trim the feathers on that side if she continues to droop that wing.

Good idea.

 

[coffeeaddict]

Shoulda thought of that.
Gotta wait till she's older to tell.

Good idea.

Appreciate your help. At least now I can worry less, knowing that even if she has a paralyzed wing she can have good life. I read your interview. Your chickens are beautiful! We are a homeschool family also.

 

[Tookie]

Appreciate your help.

Glad to help!

At least now I can worry less, knowing that even if she has a paralyzed wing she can have good life.

Yes! My girl with the paralyzed wing is doing very well! She'll be a year old towards the end of this month.

I read your interview. Your chickens are beautiful! We are a homeschool family also.

Aw, thank you!

 

[coffeeaddict]

Her wings ended up being normal. Here she is at 8 weeks.