Sultan Hatchling has a foot problem

[palmettogroves]

In our little grab bag of fifty chicks that came in the mail Thursday morning, we got two Sultans and one has a bad foot. It looks like it is turned under and it hobbles around on it. It doesn't appear physically deformed, it just won't straighten out. It is getting to food and water ok and is perky. Just has a bum foot. Has anyone else had a problem with these five-toed chicks? We welcome any input.

Peace...

 

[CinnamonQueen12]

Sounds like a sprained or broken leg. Feel around the leg for any breaks or swelling. You can find ways to splint it by searching this forum. Good luck!

 

[palmettogroves]

Thanks for the suggestion. I checked the leg and it isn't deformed, broken or swollen. I compared it to the other leg. It looks like the chick just can't hold it straight. Doesn't seem to be in pain when I manipulate it. I can straighten it out but it just curls up again when I let go.

 

[audrey02026]

I have a bantam cochin the same way. Were you ever able to figure out why or help her? I'm trying to find out how to help mine right now.

 

[chickensioux]

Can you post a pic of it?

 

[audrey02026]

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I'm at work now but I'll get a pciture tonight and post it.

 

[chickensioux]

Here are some images from other bycers that have had a similar problem. Could this fix yours?

 

[audrey02026]

I don't think so. It's more a leg issue than a foot issue.