spec sussex chick with hip/leg problem

[meepitqueenie]

This chick hatched this week and I think has a back/hip problem. It definately has problems with mobility and has problems getting arround.

Its difficult to photograph but here are some photos.

here it is eating with its sibling

i tried to get a good photo not that great

it just seems that the hips aren't oriented correctly.

here are the behinds of both chicks

any thoughts anyone?

 

[Gallusfarm]

Poor lil guy. It almost looks like one leg is longer than the other. I can't think of thing you can do. I'm pretty sure it's a deformity and it's probably not in pain. It will probably always have a limp, but be fine otherwise.

 

[Squishypuff]

Poor little critter! I think that as long as he can get around without pain he should be ok. He'll just be a little bit "special."

 

[rhs7111]

I think this chick will learn to cope with the imbalance and be a fully functioning adult. I, too, doubt the chick is in any pain. He/she will get stronger as the muscles will develop to accommodate the (probable) skeletal asymmetry. Both babies are adorable!