We have a chick *picture added* odd "bubble" on neck

[Glenmar]

 

[Knix6468]

tape his toes with the tape for human bandages, I have not had one uncurl on their own,

This is what i have found works for me this year (we hadnt hatched since 2008 and its amazing how much you forget)

cut a piece of bandaging for human skin tape, If you look in my picture what i use is clear with holes in it.

Have someone help hold the bird or be able to hold legs or hand tape, then place the foot out as much as you can in the right shape in your fingers, if you have a fiesty bird Start on the top of the foot, middle toe,

raising each toe stretched out to the tape above it. then when you are happy with the shape, fold the tape over to complete the foot sandwich. be sure and cover all the sticky part of the tape with tape.

I have had a few that I thought there was no way that they would ever uncurl or walk right, but by taping, then checking , then reapplying the tape and then I give them time in my narrow box- or hobbling thier legs as others have had good luck with, I have not had a bird this year end up with foot problems.

But I would work with the feet asap but, that is my opinion, and there are others with alot more experience than I, good luck and best wishes!

 

[Kedreeva]

Agree with Knix, and here's a link to diagrams and directions for feet bindings

http://www.peafowl.org/ARTICLES/1/

 

[6littlechickies]

Have had some foot problems this year, this can be humidity related during incubation. I fix the curled toes and very successfully using tape(not duct tape but any clear packing tape works for us) and thin lightweight cardboard, like the cardboard from a 12 or 24 pack of soda. Cut a small square and tape the feet with the toes extended as desired to the cardboard. As stated in another post, make sure no sticky tape is left exposed. Press the tape firmly to the feet and board and when secure trim the board and tape as needed to make it less awkward. In a couple hours or within a day they should be stable and moving around bunny hop style with the feet and cardboard. On the second day I remove and evaluate the feet. Usually they are good to go. If it is more than feet and they legs are also spreading then we zip tie the legs together to keep them close. We use 3 ties to make the apparatus with one tie on each leg and the third ringing the two together, not tight but how they should be. Again 2 days or so and check. For some awkward hip problems, in the past we put them in a container that forced them to sit and we make sure they are in the proper position when seated. Leave them in for less than a day and re evaluate them. Sometimes the muscles just needed to be placed right, loosen and strengthen up. Best of luck

 

[SunBaked]

One of the ones I hatched was like this with the water bubble and curled feet and even got splayed legs. The fluid went down and I taped his feet to thin cardboard the shape of a quarter with band aids. I also used string to hobble him. After a few days he wasn' t splay legged and his feet were normal. I couldn' t evn tell him from the others once he got his balance. He is doing fine now in his new home. Hope that helps some and your little one is okay.

 

[CelticOaksFarm]

Great advice all, I have helped ducks like this so will pull out the tape and get him squared away after his breakfast this morning. Will share more pictures this afternoon too he is looking very good.

 

[zazouse]

So glad to read he/she is doing good, you have done a great job getting it threw this

 

[Kedreeva]

Great job!

I am glad he is doing well! Looking forward to pictures!

 

[CelticOaksFarm]

Ok, trimmed some thin cardboard (what a GREAT idea by the way) and have him taped up now. He moved from the baby food consistency food to damp game bird starter today and did well. Here are new pictures from a few minutes ago.

Excuse the mess, wanted to give something to move around in some. He is back in the incubator while I run an errand then will be back out with a heat lamp and food/water when I am home to monitor his getting around.

Hobbled his legs as one wanted to turn slightly once we had the toes flat, so correcting both at the same time now. Strong little bird though and answers to me when I whistle softly.

Shellie

 

[6littlechickies]

nice job Shellie!

and what an adorable chick with such fashion sense...love the pretty red/pink tape, much more fetching than the clear we have.