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Poultry and Pets => The Hen House => Topic started by: Tony H on February 13, 2012, 15:00

Title: chick still got problem
Post by: Tony H on February 13, 2012, 15:00

Hi all some of you may remember my thread about one of my chicks, unfortuantly its no better  :( her knee seems to bend the wrong way, she holds it straight all the time, I dont think it will get any better have any of the breeders on here got any idias  :wacko:

Title: Re: chick still got problem
Post by: ANHBUC on February 13, 2012, 16:15

Think I have read that if they don't improve within days there is not much you can do.  Sure someone else will either confirm this or give you additional advice.  Sorry.   :(

Title: Re: chick still got problem
Post by: rileyfin on February 13, 2012, 19:48

Hi TonyH
Have to say I dont think it will improve now, I hatched quite a few eggs last year chickens and guinea fowl, there was the odd chick had this problem. I tried all the various suggestions but ultimately most had to be put down  :(
That is the slight down side unfortunately.

Title: Re: chick still got problem
Post by: Chookiechook on February 13, 2012, 21:17

Sounds like its possibly a ligament problem or bone deformity,.. either way the only way is to put her out of her discomfort :(  sorry

Title: Re: chick still got problem
Post by: Tony H on February 14, 2012, 08:23

Thanks for all your advice i think deep down i had already resigned myself to what had to be done  :( just didnt want to take that step

Title: Re: chick still got problem
Post by: Casey76 on February 14, 2012, 09:28

Unfortunately it it is the saddest part of hatching, Tony.

And believe me, while it is horible, it is easier to do it at a couple of days old than a couple of weeks old :(