splayed legs in guinea hen chick

[liz e]

Hi
My name is Liz. I have 2 guineas that cant walk. Splayed legs....One is 7 days old (scooter walk) and the other is 2days old. (squats and wont stand up)
The 7 day old chick I have tired band aids, donut and cup method and nothing works.
The 2 day old, when I put the bandaid he walks worst. I put him in cup and he doesnt really move around. I also tried making braces with wire like pipe cleaners and he falls over...Im not sure what to do. Can you help?

please....

 

[ten chicks]

Hi
My name is Liz. I have 2 guineas that cant walk. Splayed legs....One is 7 days old (scooter walk) and the other is 2days old. (squats and wont stand up)
The 7 day old chick I have tired band aids, donut and cup method and nothing works.
The 2 day old, when I put the bandaid he walks worst. I put him in cup and he doesnt really move around. I also tried making braces with wire like pipe cleaners and he falls over...Im not sure what to do. Can you help?

please....

Her is a link to help you. http://www.the-chicken-chick.com/2012/02/spraddle-leg-in-baby-chicks-what-is-it.html.

 

[liz e]

Thank you for your response.
I wrapped the legs, no sign of improvement. The legs are bent and he/she won't try to stand up. The chick is horizontal waddling around with its wings. How long should I do this process?

 

[ten chicks]

Thank you for your response.
I wrapped the legs, no sign of improvement. The legs are bent and he/she won't try to stand up. The chick is horizontal waddling around with its wings. How long should I do this process?

Takes a while before you see an improvement,just make sure they can eat and drink. You might have to raise up their food and water if they cannot bend because of brace to reach it. You have to adjust the wrapping to allow more movement,once you see an improvement. Are you trying the physical therapy as per mentioned in the link? Does help to strengthen leg muscles.