Week old baby chick can't stand up, Please help?

[Heatherr17]

My week old chick can't stand up and its right leg is bend back and looks bigger than the other. It's right wig is also smaller than the left. She is eating a drinking fine, but is chirping very loudly, and I'm not sure if the leg is causing her pain? Whats wrong with her and what should I do?

 

[DDNONIN2016]

Hello and welcome from Ohio....so glad you joined BYC

So sorry your baby is having problems. Your best bet will be to repost this in the Emergencies/Diseases/Injuries section under the Forum tab/Raising Backyard Chickens/Emergencies.
There are a flock of experts there who can help you in a hurry.

Good luck. Hope she gets better soon

 

[redsoxs]

Greetings from Kansas, Heatherr17, and

! Pleased to have you here! Pleased you joined us! Sorry to hear about your injured bird. I X2 the advice of DDNONIN. Good luck to you!

 

[drumstick diva]

I'm guessing it may be birth defects

 

[1muttsfan]

Hi and welcome to BYC from northern Michigan

If it is unable to use one leg and can't stand, then hard as it is I would recommend culling the chick, as they do not thrive when afflicted that way.

 

[DUANE123]

thans for reply

 

[BantamFan4Life]

 

[sourland]

OP has not posted in 6 months.

 

[All Henned Up]

You might want to post your question here, https://www.backyardchickens.com/f/11/raising-baby-chicks
Welcome and enjoy!
Steve.

 

[roostersandhens]

Make sure to make a thread here: https://www.backyardchickens.com/f/10/emergencies-diseases-injuries-and-cures