Splayed leg... how long?

[MoodyChicken]

I have a week old chick with splayed legs. I've splinted his legs above and below the hock so they're held straight. I'm also giving him a bird vitamin supplement (no iron) to help with bone growth and stuff. About how long till I should see improvement?

 

[tinners204]

I had one that did that and I taped the legs together and it took just 24 hours. It came out of it just fine. From that experience I learned that a piece of carpeting turn upside down in the brooder works the best. It gives them a really good grip to walk on. Good luck.

 

[MoodyChicken]

Wow, that fast? He's been splinted over 24 hours. I'll check him when I get home tonight... maybe he'll be able to join his buddies again.

 

[ZooMummzy]

and I had just the opposite - my year old banty hen still has her splayed leg. Good luck with yours. I will keep my fingers crossed

 

[Matt A NC]

If you hobble below the knees it should be able to stand on its own after some practice. The point of this is to help it strengthen it's muscles and be able to support its self.


Matt