Slight Case of Spraddle Leg in Chick, have questions

I think one of my chiks has a slight case of straddle leg. She waddles a bit but her stance when she stands looks OK. I've noticed she sometimes scoots on her belly. She's about 10 days old. Is that to old to treat? And can she be left with the others? There are 4 of them and I'm afraid if I take her out I'll have problems putting her back.
 
The hobble looks great!
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I think the width of the stance looks perfect! Her balance of weight is indeed off but that's very much normal for her progression.

Since her problems have been going on a little while, it would take some extra help to give her her best chance. There is some info on my Poultry Podiatry page on "Physical Therapy..." It would be VERY helpful to also do some of that at least the next 2 or more days.

I REALLY would go get some more tape today and definitely wrap the center of the hobbles vertically to keep the leg wraps securely in place. It is IMPORTANT that the hobbles be secure--if the chick's leg position isn't consistent, her brain will get more confused and she'll have more difficulty learning correct movements, and it's critical that her brain program those in ASAP.

Sports tape is best & they sell that in the pharmacy-type section of stores for about $4 usually. It feels like white cloth. But masking tape might be another good option, provided it's not a cheapo brand that doesn't stick well. Also, even a decent brand of transparent tape can be pretty useful if the chicken hasn't gotten too strong yet. Something as serious as duct tape would be way too much, tho.

I feel your pain about "harassing" her!!! It's so hard to have to put chicks thru a lot sometimes when you're trying to treat them. Yours looks healthy & strong, though. Just try to let her have good rest & the best food you can between treatments & she'll probly deal with stresses alright.

I'm SO GLAD you're staying right on top of her treatment!!! You're helping her right in the window of time when she REALLY needs it.
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Your webpage is extremely helpful, thank you!!
 

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