Twisted femur/dislocated hip?

[Nikkifisher28]

Hi I just got this chick and it’s femur would normally sit along the body well it’s right one is at like a 90 degree angel and it’s leg sticks out straight in front of it and it can’t use it. This is 100% NOT splayed leg. You can see where it’s fluffed up is where its femur sticks out. What can I do?!!! She was extremely dehydrated and barely moving. I’ve revived her a bit and her eyes are now open and seems much more comfortable.

 

[casportpony]

Welcome to BYC. Do the joints flex and extend if you gently force them?

This is one that I had:

7/31/2019

I ended up splinting something like this:

Source - https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/veterinary-science-and-veterinary-medicine/tarsometatarsus
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/B9780723438328000122

 

[Nikkifisher28]

Welcome to BYC. Do the joints flex and extend if you gently force them?

This is one that I had:

Yes the joints bend. I don’t think there is much I can do honestly. The leg bone that connects to the body is the opposite way

 

[casportpony]

Yes the joints bend. I don’t think there is much I can do honestly. The leg bone that connects to the body is the opposite way

Does it bend like this?

 

[Sinadrea]

Yes the joints bend. I don’t think there is much I can do honestly. The leg bone that connects to the body is the opposite way

Hi, just curious how your chick turned out? I have been trying a hobble on. Mine and it can walk but isn't keeping up with the other chick. Mine looks similar to yours so I'm thinking it has a rotated femur. It seems to be at least eating and drinking fine.