Spraddle leg or something else?

[Zobo77]

Hi, I think this chick has spraddle leg. Is it just worn out from that or is there something else going on?

I've made a little leg splint thing from a hairband and a piece of straw and it's getting around a bit better now. But it keeps opening and closing its mouth.

35 ISH hours old, it did need assistance when unzipping, I guess due to the legs.

 

[Wyorp Rock]

Has she been able to eat/drink on her own or have you been giving her drops of fluids?

She's not well and may not make it with the behavior she is showing.


https://the-chicken-chick.com/spraddle-leg-in-baby-chicks-what-is-it/

 

[Zobo77]

I've been dipping her beak in water and food regularly, but she doesn't seem to be improving
Can chicks have Battles Poultry Drink? Anything else I can do?? She's got a very loud chirp when she wants!

 

[Wyorp Rock]

Do you have Poultry Nutri-Drench? I'd give her 2 drops twice a day orally. In between give her drops of plain water alternating with a little sugar water.

 

[Lillith37]

Make sure you keep her warm!

 

[Zobo77]

Thanks for all your help. I know it's still early days, but she is a bit stronger today and not opening her beak so often

 

[Lillith37]

Thanks for all your help. I know it's still early days, but she is a bit stronger today and not opening her beak so often

Great to hear!

Sometimes if they have a difficult hatch they can come out still with their navel open.

The yawning/swallowing motion with the beak is typically seen during hatch when they have externally pipped but are still absorbing the yolk into their bodies through their navel. The navel closes and then they unzip and complete the hatch.

 

[Zobo77]

Great to hear!

Sometimes if they have a difficult hatch they can come out still with their navel open.

The yawning/swallowing motion with the beak is typically seen during hatch when they have externally pipped but are still absorbing the yolk into their bodies through their navel. The navel closes and then they unzip and complete the hatch.

That makes sense - I've been doing regular checks to make sure all the back end is clean. I will keep you all updated