trinamc Posted September 11, 2010 Share Posted September 11, 2010 Hi I am new to raising chicks I have 7, 3 week old buff orpington chicks. Over the last 24 hours one of the chicks legs has twisted and is pointing to the side, is there anything I can do to rectify this or is it a case of taking it to the vet. I would be grateful of any advice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted September 11, 2010 Share Posted September 11, 2010 I would suggest you take it to a vet. I'd be concerned about this being Marek's disease. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griffin Posted September 11, 2010 Share Posted September 11, 2010 At 3 weeks it's very unlikely to be Mareks but I guess it could be broken. Splayed or twisted legs are there from birth. I'd take the chick to the vets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheryl Posted September 12, 2010 Share Posted September 12, 2010 What can the vets do for a twisted leg? I'm concerned about my chick who is around 6 weeks old suddenly slipping over and kind of goose stepping about Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted September 13, 2010 Share Posted September 13, 2010 They could splint it if it is a dislocation or tendon problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheryl Posted September 13, 2010 Share Posted September 13, 2010 ive just woken up and it was there with its legs in the air, alive on its back..help..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted September 13, 2010 Share Posted September 13, 2010 Probably not what you want to hear, but if I were you, I'd cull it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheryl Posted September 13, 2010 Share Posted September 13, 2010 yes, i think thats all i can do.. such a pity, its one of my baldnecks, im hoping the other chicks wont catch it if its something like Mareks, .. oh dear!, i feel stressed and its only 8.30am.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trinamc Posted September 14, 2010 Author Share Posted September 14, 2010 Hi Chick has had his leg splinted so only time will tell. Will let you know how he gets on. Thanks for the help I didn't think keeping chickens was so addictive they should come with a government warning !!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
