Swollen feet

[audchiz]

I just received some new chicks thru the mail and one of the chicks feet are swollen and it cant walk on them at all. Anyone have a clue as to what could be going on.

 

[ChickenCanoe]

Bumblefoot? It's rare in day old chicks but.

 

[audchiz]

In both feet? They just came in today, i gave him electrolytes and some vitamins. Praying that works

 

[ChickenCanoe]

Yeah, I really doubt bumble foot but that's the first thing that came to mind.
How bad is the swelling? Can you post pictures yet?
I like to get some probiotics in them early as well.
You say he can't walk at all?

 

[audchiz]

He won't walk on them, what's a good probiotic for a chick

 

[ChickenCanoe]

You can start with plain yogurt or kefir.
Pet shops may have an avian probiotic powder.
I use this which is formulated especially for chickens.
http://www.gro2max.com/

Make sure it gets plenty of water even if you have to tube.