Wonky legs... 5 weeks old LO

[Sweetlilgem]

Duh!!! I swear I’m a nurse... just usually it’s not to baby chicks

 

[Wyorp Rock]

Duh!!! I swear I’m a nurse... just usually it’s not to baby chicks

LOL It's o.k. I'm sure it's different when trying to treat your own family, animals, etc. That emotional attachment makes us think differently.

 

[Sweetlilgem]

LOL It's o.k. I'm sure it's different when trying to treat your own family, animals, etc. That emotional attachment makes us think differently.

Mission accomplished!!! Yeah... these little chickies got my heart wrapped around there little toes and in knots when they don’t seem well!!

 

[calichiggin]

She might have curled toes. In the video in seems her toes are kind of curled. Thats what will make her not be able to walk well. In order to fix it, take a piece of tape and a thick piece of paper the size of her foot. Put the paper on the tape and wrap and uncurl the toes. If this isn't the case well good luck on em!

 

[Sweetlilgem]

She might have curled toes. In the video in seems her toes are kind of curled. Thats what will make her not be able to walk well. In order to fix it, take a piece of tape and a thick piece of paper the size of her foot. Put the paper on the tape and wrap and uncurl the toes. If this isn't the case well good luck on em!

They are a bit curled...I will give that a try as well. How long do I need to do this?

 

[Sweetlilgem]

For video upload to youtube, provide us a link. The BYC upload does not work.

I think the video may be helpful - you mention it's wonky(?) what does that mean?
Is the leg turned in/out, the foot curling, joint swelling?

What are you feeding?
I would get some B2 (Riboflavin) into her - you can use poultry vitamins that contains it or give 1/4 tablet human B-Complex for a week.

Thank you so much for the suggestion!! The B-complex helped her so much!! Other then being a bit behind in feathering she is upright again and running around just as well as the others!! I am so grateful for the advice!!

 

[Wyorp Rock]

Thank you so much for the suggestion!! The B-complex helped her so much!! Other then being a bit behind in feathering she is upright again and running around just as well as the others!! I am so grateful for the advice!!

Glad to hear she is doing better!
Thank you for the update.

 

[JadeFarms]

Give him vitamins definitely, he is just a little weak, should be easy to fix. Btw, it looks like a boy!

 

[getaclue]

Stand the chick on one sticky side of a band aid, then adjust the toes. Fold the other half of the sticky side of the band aid over the top of the foot, press gently between the toes to stick, then carefully trim the excess.

It can take anywhere from 24 hours to a week to correct, however, change the boot every other day. Their feet grow very fast, and changing the boot every other day is important.

 

[JadeFarms]

Do look curled.