Twisted leg?

[selfsuffally]

First, I'm really glad I didn't toss my eggs. Five more have hatched and three are working on it. One seems to have a leg issue. It tries to get up but can't, only flops around. The right leg seems to be twisted behind it, at times like it's sitting Indian style. Anyone know what happened and how to fix it, once they are dry/done hatching?

I did not assist any of these. They began hatching shortly after I got home from work. All hatched within 3.5 hours. I've included a pic.

 

[Binki]

Ooo I'm sorry, I don't have experience with this but here's an idea - maybe the chicken forums have chicken chicks with the same leg problems and will have some advice?

 

[dpenning]

I had several that seemed like they had leg issues but after 24 hours they were all fine. The one that was really bad I hobbled with a bandaids it to size but by morning it was off one of its legs and it was run I g around.

 

[007Sean]

First, I'm really glad I didn't toss my eggs. Five more have hatched and three are working on it. One seems to have a leg issue. It tries to get up but can't, only flops around. The right leg seems to be twisted behind it, at times like it's sitting Indian style. Anyone know what happened and how to fix it, once they are dry/done hatching?

I did not assist any of these. They began hatching shortly after I got home from work. All hatched within 3.5 hours. I've included a pic.

Sorry about your chick. You can try the band-aid thing but one that deformed usually only gets worse. Better to euthanize.

 

[selfsuffally]

I made a brace out of vet rap yesterday and made sure it's legs stayed in place all day. Today it's walking great and has kicked off the brace.

 

[007Sean]

I made a brace out of vet rap yesterday and made sure it's legs stayed in place all day. Today it's walking great and has kicked off the brace.

Glad it turned out alright!