Slipped tendon in day old chick - Help!

[Swearyknitter]

Hello,

We had 2 chicks hatch yesterday but one appears to have a slipped tendon.

I can feel the tendon slip back when I stretch the leg, but it's not staying in place.

I can't figure out how to splint the leg properly, and not sure how to create a sling, if they still need heat.

The chick can bimble around and is eating normally, but I want to do what I can to make things better for it! I've seen posts here about how to bandage etc, but I can't quite figure it out without seeing pictures.

Any advice???

 

[peeper89]

i not find one for baby chicken but this have picts
https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/peachick-with-slipped-tendon.1092979/

 

[Swearyknitter]

i not find one for baby chicken but this have picts
https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/peachick-with-slipped-tendon.1092979/

Thank you so much! We have nerf guns so I've splinted the leg properly. Now just have to figure out the sling! Poor little thing.

 

[Swearyknitter]

Just a little update -

I splinted Sharons leg for about 24 hours and it seems to have done the trick! She's now bimbling around! She seems a little stiff, but I'm going to give her a bit of physio every day.

Thank you so much for your help ❤

 

[peeper89]

is baby doin better?

 

[Swearyknitter]

is baby doin better?

You'd never guess there had been an issue! She's doing really well. Thank you again for your help ❤

 

[chantels1]

Can you show me the splints? I have a 1 day old silkie with the same symptoms. Reluctant to put weight on leg. I want to splint, but don't know how.