[sheridal]

Hi, we have hatched some chicks out and we have one that appears to have a poorly leg.  It isn't a spraggle leg (we have one of those too) but it can't put any weight on its foot. As far as we know it hasn't done anything to break it.

Any ideas?? What should we do with it???

Thanks
Louisa

[chickenlady]

Hello there! A pic could help diagnose the problem and if it can be sorted! there is a thread that explains different leg/foot problems and what to do, i will try and find it. we had a little 1 hatch a couple of weeks ago and both its legs were tucked behind it and couldnt stand up! this poor little one i had to cull  .

http://www.peafowl.org/ARTICLES/1/ heres the link!

Debbie

[sheridal]

Thanks for the info Debbie.

The foot looks absolutely fine, it just can't put any weight on it at all, as if it were broken.
Not sure that a picture would help really.

Louisa

[chickenlady]

Thanks for the info Debbie.

The foot looks absolutely fine, it just can't put any weight on it at all, as if it were broken.
Not sure that a picture would help really.

Louisa

It could be the tendon popping out!? it wouldnt be able to weight bare if that has happened!
cant think how it could of broken a leg! someone more knowledgable will be along soon im sure!
Debbie