Somethings wrong with this chick

[Athiena14]

Looks like wry neck to me. I would supplement with Vitamin E and selenium to see if it corrects.
https://www.raising-happy-chickens.com/wry-neck.html

Where do you get selenium?

 

[Athiena14]

Sorry for your loss.

Good luck treating!

We just lost one that hatched the day before. So hoping this one is okay

 

[coach723]

Most places that have supplements (human) will have selenium. If you can find an E capsule that already has selenium in it, it's easier, otherwise get a selenium tablet also. You will only use a tiny bit of selenium. Dosing is in the link I gave you before. Since it's a new chick that would be the easiest way.

 

[Athiena14]

Most places that have supplements (human) will have selenium. If you can find an E capsule that already has selenium in it, it's easier, otherwise get a selenium tablet also. You will only use a tiny bit of selenium. Dosing is in the link I gave you before. Since it's a new chick that would be the easiest way.

Okay thank you

 

[azygous]

You can make a hobble out of one rubber band by knotting two leg loops to fit on the chick's "ankles", with enough band between the legs (about an inch) so the legs are held vertical.

The chick will figure out how to stand probably before the day is over, but you can assist it until it begins to get the idea.

I did notice the wry neck symptom, but figured the splay leg treatment might help the head to stay in position. Treating with vitamin E and a sliver of selenium is still a wise move.

 

[Athiena14]

Started on nutridrip until I can go to Walmart today

 

[Jules929]

This treatment was successful for my splay legged chick.
2" Bandaid cut long ways.

Wrap one half around one leg.

Wrap the other around the second leg, attaching it to the first.

I used a bit of tape in the center to prevent the two pieces from separating.

 

[Athiena14]

This treatment was successful for my splay legged chick.
2" Bandaid cut long ways.
View attachment 1647359
Wrap one half around one leg.
View attachment 1647361
Wrap the other around the second leg, attaching it to the first.
View attachment 1647364
I used a bit of tape in the center to prevent the two pieces from separating.
View attachment 1647369

How long do you keep these on them?

 

[Jules929]

How long do you keep these on them?

I checked it daily. I took it off after 7 days to replace it, if needed. The chick was running around just fine without it, so I didn't have to do it again.

 

[Athiena14]

I checked it daily. I took it off after 7 days to replace it, if needed. The chick was running around just fine without it, so I didn't have to do it again.

Okay thank you. About to head to Walmart now