UPDATE-of my last post!

[Hygesr]

The tape for the chick's feet didn't work, and I think it's a slipped tendon at this point. I didn't mind if the little chick grew with curly toes, but I noticed her hock joint looked odd in the following days. The chick is now a bit older, with feathers starting to grow. She is able to walk and stand, but she uses her wings for balance when getting to the food. She does tremble a bit, as if she's not feeling well.

I'm not sure what to do next. If I go to a vet, it's mostly for dogs and cats, and none of them seem to treat injured chickens. Does anyone know what I can do? If not, this little chicken may end up as an indoor pet.


Picture:

You can see how she sleep like on side nd also how the hock joint is like kind off far from her body.

 

[GodLovesU]

This might have some information that will help:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/leg-foot-and-toe-issues-in-poultry-of-all-ages.68093/

 

[Hygesr]

This might have some information that will help:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/leg-foot-and-toe-issues-in-poultry-of-all-ages.68093/

I don’t know is probably the tendon slipped or the hock thingy. I don’t wanna damage the chick if I try.

 

[Hygesr]

This might have some information that will help:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/leg-foot-and-toe-issues-in-poultry-of-all-ages.68093/

This is stressful .

 

[Eggcessive]

It looks like the chicken has a leg bone deformity. Those may get worse as they grow. Varus or valgus leg bone deformity and rotated tibia are the most common ones that can affect one or both legs. Those cannot be fixed. Have you ever given the chicken B complex or vitamins that contain riboflavin (B1?) That is important with curled toes and other leg issues. If the chick can get around enough to get food and water, it could survive. Sometimes the hock tendon can rupture and then the chicken would be lame. Many people put chicks down with leg deformities. Sorry that your dealing with this, but incubator issues can be a cause of some of these problems. The parents also can have vitamin and mineral deficiencies that may lead to problems in the chicks.

 

[GodLovesU]

This is stressful .

 

[Hygesr]

It looks like the chicken has a leg bone deformity. Those may get worse as they grow. Varus or valgus leg bone deformity and rotated tibia are the most common ones that can affect one or both legs. Those cannot be fixed. Have you ever given the chicken B complex or vitamins that contain riboflavin (B1?) That is important with curled toes and other leg issues. If the chick can get around enough to get food and water, it could survive. Sometimes the hock tendon can rupture and then the chicken would be lame. Many people put chicks down with leg deformities. Sorry that your dealing with this, but incubator issues can be a cause of some of these problems. The parents also can have vitamin and mineral deficiencies that may lead to problems in the chicks.

No I just gave it this home fresh chicken feeder. I bought it recently I have never used this product before though. But I do see the riboflavin supplement being in the ingredients.

 

[Eggcessive]

When I recommend B complex or riboflavin, it is supposed to be in addition to a balanced feed. Use it at least for 2 weeks to see if it helps. Chickens with possible riboflavin deficiency need a larger dose to rule it out. Here is an affordable one.