Chick with deformed or broken leg

[Poulettedamour]

I bought 3 chicks so my 6 day old wouldn’t be alone with his mom and one of them is not able to walk
I’m thinking of trying a splint with popsicle sticks
Any advice is appreciated

 

[EggSighted4Life]

Any advice is appreciated

Welcome to BYC!

That appears to be a severe deformity, the chick should never have been sold.. and will never survive with a mom. Culling or returning to the seller is suggested.

Are you able or willing to support a special needs bird long term? Does that foot easily bend forward in the right direction? Do you know how old the chick is now? It could survive and maybe have *some* quality of life.. but not everything was meant to.

Sorry you both are facing this. Best wishes for whatever is right for you!

 

[Poulettedamour]

Welcome to BYC!

That appears to be a severe deformity, the chick should never have been sold.. and will never survive with a mom. Culling or returning to the seller is suggested.

Are you able or willing to support a special needs bird long term? Does that foot easily bend forward in the right direction? Do you know how old the chick is now? It could survive and maybe have *some* quality of life.. but not everything was meant to.

Sorry you both are facing this. Best wishes for whatever is right for you!

Hi thank you so much for your help
No the foot is not moving correctly
We splint the leg