Took in an injured chick

[Carebearsmiles]

I was at Atwoods today getting some supplies and I just HAD to stop by the chicks. There was one that was limping around and I just knew they would throw it away. So of course I couldn't help myself and had to ask what they were going to do with it. The worker basically politely said "throw it away". So I asked for it and they gave it to me free of charge.

I am new to this, but all that seems to be wrong with it is a leg injury. No obvious broken-ness. Maybe a twisted ankle (or something like it that might happen to chickens).
I seperated it in the little run we have. I don't know if it's a hen or roo, but hopefully hen. Either way I just couldn't let them throw it away.

Is there anyhting I can do for a little hurt leg?

 

[Kevin565]

Does the leg appear to not stick out? If so that should rule out slipped tendon and splayed leg. Sounds like it could have had a injury from over crowding in the brooder.

 

[OnewChook]

It could be due to the crowding in the brooder, Or maybe the other chicks in there pecked at it because it younger or smaller?!
I would take it to a vet personally..

 

[Carebearsmiles]

Sadly, it did not make it through the night.

 

[Kevin565]

So sorry for your loss. At least it had a loving home with you for the rest of it's time on this earth