Newly hatched chicks

Mar 14, 2013 16:11:20

I have a 3 day old chick that hasnt been ale to stand up yet. It just layes on its back all day. Its legs work fine when I push on them she moves them like crazy. The legs are kinda to the side of the chick just sticking up. Why is she doing this!!!

Mar 14, 2013 16:37:48

I can't really help you on that one...never had a chick like that, but this site may give you some info. Sounds like yours may have spraddle leg....

http://www.feathersite.com/Poultry/BRKRaisingChicks.html

Mar 18, 2013 20:56:57

Jay Green wrote:I can't really help you on that one...never had a chick like that, but this site may give you some info. Sounds like yours may have spraddle leg....

http://www.feathersite.com/Poultry/BRKRaisingChicks.html

Well thanks for the help, my sisters cat had chick for breakfast.

Mar 19, 2013 09:57:23

It's best, IMO. Good to recycle the nutrients also.

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