Stiff leg

[Andrew D]

So, here is my dilema.One of my 3 day old silkie chicks has a stiff leg and cannot extend it. It is "stuck" in the flexed position. I tried to extend it myself, with no success. There is minimal swelling. Any and all advice is appreciated. Thank you in advance.

 

[Eggcessive]

Leg bone deformities and slipped tendon can be common in baby chicks. I would use some chick vitamins in the water, or crush a B complex tablet over some feed daily. Here are some links to read:

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

https://sites.google.com/a/poultrypedia.com/poultrypedia/poultry-podiatry