Splay leg?

[Angela Thomson]

Light Brahma 9 days old
Limping
Since birth
No bleeding
Birth defect
Crumble and water. Is drinking and eating but is below other same hatch
Tried bandaid and sports tape
Treat and help chick

 

[Eggcessive]

It may be a slipped tendon or a leg bone deformity. If it is a tendon issue you may be able to put it back in place and splint the leg. Leg bone deformities are usually seen a little later, and are usually permanent. Here are some links to read:
https://bitchinchickens.com/2019/10/14/hatching-egg-fails/

https://www.researchgate.net/public..._of_the_Intertarsal_Joint_in_Broiler_Chickens

 

[Angela Thomson]

Th

It may be a slipped tendon or a leg bone deformity. If it is a tendon issue you may be able to put it back in place and splint the leg. Leg bone deformities are usually seen a little later, and are usually permanent. Here are some links to read:
https://bitchinchickens.com/2019/10/14/hatching-egg-fails/

https://www.researchgate.net/public..._of_the_Intertarsal_Joint_in_Broiler_Chickens

Thank you. Other half thinks out of joint and needs splint.

 

[Eggcessive]

Usually a slipped tednon may have a flat appearance at the joint. Here are some more links to read:
https://www.chickenheavenonearth.co...u-can-do-to-help-chicken-heaven-on-earth.html

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/peachick-with-slipped-tendon.1092979/page-2