RIR chick not walking much

ChickenTumble76

Hatching
Apr 21, 2025
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Hello,
I apologize if this get confusing. This is my first time posting on here. Anyways I had a chick yesterday that became very weak in his legs (he is almost 2 weeks) He was leaning on one side and we might’ve thought it was possibly something with the tendon. We put him in a little makeshift chair and he seemed to become more energetic. Today we did the same for a couple hours and let him out of it. Currently he is leaning to the other side. Both wing are out but it seems he is switching sides and I’m not sure what is going on. Could you please help?
 
Welcome to BYC!
My go to with any walking/leg issues is vitamin B drops in case there is a niacin deficiency. I seem to get one with troubles every brood.
If you can a few drops in it's beak two to three times a day and see if there is improvement (it takes a couple days to see improvement).
 
Welcome to BYC!
My go to with any walking/leg issues is vitamin B drops in case there is a niacin deficiency. I seem to get one with troubles every brood.
If you can a few drops in it's beak two to three times a day and see if there is improvement (it takes a couple days to see improvement).
We are currently using Metzer Waterfowl Boost that has Niacin and Riboflavin. Do you recommend something besides that?. If so where could I get that?.
 

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