Spraddle leg? 2 day old chick

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I hatched a mix of 5 eggs on the 4th-5th of November. The first to hatch was this cute black and gold Aracuna chick. I moved all the chicks to the brooder yesterday and they all just went to the brooder plate and sat underneath. I didn't notice anything wrong at that point. This morning (6th) I noticed it is limping and not putting weight on one foot, holding it in the air or resting to one side. Does this sound like Spraddle Leg or just a strain?
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Could be Splay/Spraddle leg, but also feel of the joint to see if the Tendon has slipped. Compare it to the "good leg".

It would also be a good idea to give her 1/4tablet B-Complex once daily for a week to help give her a little boost.

https://the-chicken-chick.com/spraddle-leg-in-baby-chicks-what-is-it/
The knee joint is larger on the injured leg. Sometimes it holds it off the ground and the leg shakes like a shiver. Almost like it doesn't want to put weight on it, standing one legged. The chick is eating and drinking fine.

How would I administer the B-Complex?

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