Anonymous Chicken
Crowing
We picked up several bantam chicks from Tractor Supply a few days ago and noticed that one of them is having trouble walking around properly. It may have gotten worse over these few days, as when we first got her she just seemed a bit more wobbly than the other chicks. Her right leg seems fine, while the lower part of the other leg is twisted slightly to the left, and she often keeps both legs in a folded position, probably because that's what's comfortable for her. Both seem a little weak, and I don't think she'd be able to put much weight on her legs if she were to stand in a normal position, though it's hard to tell. She moves around by keeping her good leg somewhat flat on the ground and pushing herself forward with her left leg's hock joint, almost walking on her 'elbows' with her bad leg slightly angled upwards. She doesn't seem to be in pain, and is able to move around as best she can. She's eating and drinking normally, as far as we can tell.
Is there any way we can help her? Is there a way we can splint her leg(s) to help her walk properly, or could it be permanent condition?
Today we had to help her with a bout of pasty and noticed that her vent seems distended. If this is prolapse (which I've heard is uncommon in small chicks), what's the best way to help a chick this small?
I will add pictures once I get the chance. Thank you in advance!
Is there any way we can help her? Is there a way we can splint her leg(s) to help her walk properly, or could it be permanent condition?
Today we had to help her with a bout of pasty and noticed that her vent seems distended. If this is prolapse (which I've heard is uncommon in small chicks), what's the best way to help a chick this small?
I will add pictures once I get the chance. Thank you in advance!