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Sudden limping in 2 pullets and one with a limp wing

Oh, I didn't see your were having trouble with video. The BYC upload does not work, you would need to upload to a platform like Youtube or similar, then provide us a link to the video.

If you can't get video, get us some more clear photos of the sides of the faces, legs, how they stand, etc.

Are these new to you? Did you hatch them or bring them in?
Any newbies within the last few weeks?
 
Oh, I didn't see your were having trouble with video. The BYC upload does not work, you would need to upload to a platform like Youtube or similar, then provide us a link to the video.

If you can't get video, get us some more clear photos of the sides of the faces, legs, how they stand, etc.

Are these new to you? Did you hatch them or bring them in?
Any newbies within the last few weeks?
Ok I will work on better pictures tomorrow. No they aren’t new. I got the Wyandotte at a couple of days old and the cream legbar when she was 2 weeks. I should also mention that the other 2 CLB’s I got with her have died and I can’t figure out what happened. Maybe asperiogollis (sp?) but I’m not sure. I also have 11 4 week old chicks but they are separated by wire in the coop.
 
If you fold the Wyandotte's wing back into place, can she hold it there or does it begin to droop again. Looks like she's having difficulty and walking over it. If she's tripping over it, then you may need to wrap it, so it stays in place. This may prove to be a challenge, since a lot of times day struggle to get out of wraps and may further injure themselves.
https://theiwrc.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/Duerr_Splinting_Manual_2010.pdf

The walking is interesting that's for sure.
I'd go with giving 1/4 tablet B-Complex daily to each of them. Just pop that into their beak and let them swallow. Vitamin E (400IU) daily wouldn't hurt either.

What do you feed including treats?
 
If you fold the Wyandotte's wing back into place, can she hold it there or does it begin to droop again. Looks like she's having difficulty and walking over it. If she's tripping over it, then you may need to wrap it, so it stays in place. This may prove to be a challenge, since a lot of times day struggle to get out of wraps and may further injure themselves.
https://theiwrc.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/Duerr_Splinting_Manual_2010.pdf

The walking is interesting that's for sure.
I'd go with giving 1/4 tablet B-Complex daily to each of them. Just pop that into their beak and let them swallow. Vitamin E (400IU) daily wouldn't hurt either.

What do you feed including treats?
If I fold it up she can only hold it for a minute or less. They get purina crumbles layer feed. This flock is so interesting (I have 2 other Wyandottes the same age) and they don’t respond to treats at all. Maybe it’s because the big girls steal them away. I occasionally offer fruits or vegetables but besides that just some mealworms and black oil sunflower seeds. The one with the limp wing is very skittish. She has never really taken to me even though I’ve had her since a few days old. I was afraid to do much because I know she will struggle and get worked up. I have them both confined with their food and water so they don’t have to walk far. The B complex I have is in a capsule. So it can’t be split. I can open it and sprinkle it on their food. Will that work?
 
If I fold it up she can only hold it for a minute or less. They get purina crumbles layer feed. This flock is so interesting (I have 2 other Wyandottes the same age) and they don’t respond to treats at all. Maybe it’s because the big girls steal them away. I occasionally offer fruits or vegetables but besides that just some mealworms and black oil sunflower seeds. The one with the limp wing is very skittish. She has never really taken to me even though I’ve had her since a few days old. I was afraid to do much because I know she will struggle and get worked up. I have them both confined with their food and water so they don’t have to walk far. The B complex I have is in a capsule. So it can’t be split. I can open it and sprinkle it on their food. Will that work?
Here is a side photo of the swelling on the Wyandotte. My legbar is looking very puffy this morning. Both are eating and drinking.
 

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I still lean toward injury for both of them but would still give the B-Complex.
Yes, you can mix it with a bit of food or yogurt and give it to them.

At 14-16 weeks of age, I'd keep them on chick starter or an all flock feed (18-20%) until they come into lay. Usually more protein than layer feed, definitely less calcium.

The Wyandotte, have you looked in her ear for any pus or infection?
 

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