Splayed legs?

[Abschicks]

Hi, I have a chick and its about a day old now. I've noticed that its legs are split a little further than the other chicks are. I'm not sure if this is splayed legs but is there anything I can do to make this better. The chick can stand up and walk but it is a bit wobbly at times. Are its legs like this because its young or has it got splayed legs?
Thanks in advanced for any help

 

[Sonya9]

What type of bedding are they on? Is it paper or anything else a bit slippery? Slippery bedding can cause big problems with chicks.

 

[Abschicks]

They are on news paper at the bottom with some shredded news paper on top. What bedding do you suggest? I have the option of straw if that would be any better?

 

[Tappy4me]

Are you able to get pine shavings? They are pretty cheap and do a good job, plus the chicks won't slip on them.

 

[Abschicks]

I could try and get some. Does it have to be pine shavings or can it be any sort of wood shavings?

 

[Tappy4me]

Pine or aspen I believe. No cedar

 

[Abschicks]

Okay I'll try and get some soon but in the meantime would they be okay on straw?

 

[Sonya9]

Straw or an old towel/pillow case...something that offers traction with no toxin worries. Yes you can wash any poop out after.

I switched from shavings to paper towels after a couple of days because it as much easier to clean up the mess once or twice a day.

 

[Abschicks]

Okay thanks I'll try that until I can get some pine shavings

 

[Bosozoku]

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