Will splayed legs fix on their own?

[FVRM]

One of my chicks has splayed legs, I know it can be fixed using a band aid but the problem is my chick wont leave it on, Ive also tried using string but it also just comes loose. If I leave the chick with splayed legs will they fix on their own as it gets older?

 

[Eggcessive]

You need to use vet wrap or tape--bandaids work well also. Don't use string or rubber bands because you can cut off circulation. No, they won't cure themselves--the chick will be lame and probably not survive, so early treatment is best. Make sure that your chicks have a non-slip surface to walk on--not newspaper. Here is some reading: http://www.fresh-eggs-daily.com/2012/04/spraddle-leg.html
https://sites.google.com/a/poultrypedia.com/poultrypedia/poultry-podiatry

 

[FVRM]

You need to use vet wrap or tape--bandaids work well also. Don't use string or rubber bands because you can cut off circulation. No, they won't cure themselves--the chick will be lame and probably not survive, so early treatment is best. Make sure that your chicks have a non-slip surface to walk on--not newspaper. Here is some reading: http://www.fresh-eggs-daily.com/2012/04/spraddle-leg.html
https://sites.google.com/a/poultrypedia.com/poultrypedia/poultry-podiatry

okay thank you. It has been so difficult to mend the legs I gave up

 

[iwiw60]

http://www.the-chicken-chick.com/search?q=spraddle+leg

 

[Eggcessive]

okay thank you. It has been so difficult to mend the legs I gave up

Could you post a picture? There are deformities in the legs that may be something other than splay leg, or more complicated..

 

[FVRM]

Could you post a picture? There are deformities in the legs that may be something other than splay leg, or more complicated..

its not extreme. Sometimes it can walk a bit on its own but then it falls down. when it was newly hatched it stepped on a sleek surface and that was all it took.

 

[AmyWho]

Giving up is kind of a death wish for that bird.

Please give it another shot.

 

[AmyWho]

Any updates on this?
Has it improved? Did you cull? Unchanged?

 

[iwiw60]

its not extreme. Sometimes it can walk a bit on its own but then it falls down. when it was newly hatched it stepped on a sleek surface and that was all it took.

My main question for you at this point is.....have you done as instructed in the Spraddle Leg page I posted???? It usually only takes a few days with the help of Vet Wrap to get them stabilized...please, don't give up on the little thing!

 

[FVRM]

Any updates on this?
Has it improved? Did you cull? Unchanged?

I used vet wrap on it's legs but it kept falling over and could't retain balance at all. I gave it water with a syringe and sat it up in front of the food, but it started to get sad and droopy. and died a day ago. I noticed it was smaller than the previous hatchlings, maybe it was born that way and I didn't notice it. It was a marraduna basque, and this is my first time hatching this breed. i've noticed it's more prone to straddle legs and chicks get too big inside the egg. So they have a hard time hatching on their own.

Thank you iwiw60, amywho and eggcessive