Splayed leg? Vitamin deficiency? Not sure what's wrong.

[Wyorp Rock]

Hi There;
I am going to jump in on this thread. I am looking for some help too. I just brought home a crippled chick from work last night. I work in a farm store and this chick evidently came in gimpy. They put it in their hospital area where it was safe. It is fully feathered so maybe it's about 3 weeks old maybe a little more. It's little legs are twisted really bad. Can't stand but scoots it's self around to eat and drink. The legs do move. At this age is there any help? Should I try the B Complex? How much do I give? Is B Complex a liquid or capsule?
Thanks
Cindy

If you can please post photos, that would be helpful.
Twisted legs sounds like a leg deformity - maybe rotated tibia, valgus varus or other.
Vitamin B-Complex won't hurt, at that age I would give 1/4 tablet daily.

Some people have some limited success by splinting the leg, really a lot depends on what's going on. A lot of times chicks with leg issues fail. Some fare better with extra care. They may also be picked on so separate housing/enclosure may be required.

https://www.merckvetmanual.com/poul.../noninfectious-skeletal-disorders-in-broilers

 

[wagoncab]

Hello; Thanks for the reply. I will try to get some pics. How do I give the B complex?
Chick is in her own little coop so no worries about getting picked on.
Thanks
Cindy

 

[Wyorp Rock]

Hello; Thanks for the reply. I will try to get some pics. How do I give the B complex?
Chick is in her own little coop so no worries about getting picked on.
Thanks
Cindy

You can crush up the vitamins and add it to her feed.