A Story of Survival - Treating Spraddle Leg & Curled Toes
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 15 มี.ค. 2020
- I didn't have much hope for these two, but they made it! One chick had spraddle or splay leg, and the other had curled toes. These can apparently be treated. See what I did!
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Thank you for documenting this - so helpful and I can be optimistic trying the same approach
You’re welcome! I was surprised it worked, but it did!
Awww! I was worried for a bit there. I had a chickie baby that had that and after seeing a video about it, I used a band-aid cut lengthwise to hold her two legs together overnight. She was much better in the morning but still not completely straight up so I did it again the next night. (She is a RIR so no feathers on her legs to worry about pulling out when removing the band-aid) and after seeing how well she was doing, she was finally able to go in with her flock friendies and is thriving so much. After losing 4 chicks total of the 14 I was sent, I was so scared she would be the fifth. But, she wasn't and thank goodness she is doing awesome now! I'm brand new to chickie baby ownership but I've learned a lot through the process. I think I'll have a higher success rate the next time I order chickie babie. :)
I’ve seen that way of fixing it and it’s good to know that works, too. How awesome that your chick is doing ok! It’s so hard to lose them and I know you were doing all you could. 😀
They are two little fighters,Your efforts have payed off.
They sure are fighters! Thanks Pauline.
I've been able to help some with spraddle leg, and some I haven't. I've used the cup method and also a pipe cleaner and piece of straw to make a tiny hobble. One major thing to help is having them on a non-slippery surface right from hatch. Glad they got better!
Cheryl's Hen House thanks for sharing your experience, too. Do you know why it happens? I had another hatch today with it - same breed. Is it an incubator problem or a breeder problem?
@@ChickenHues I wish I knew with certainty, but if it happens with all of the same breed, I would have to say it's something specific to that breed..parent Birds were vitamin deficient or just genetics? I've also noticed that if they stay in a slick surface incubator for quite a while they develop it. I line the bottom of my incubator with cabinet liner now at lock down, and its really helped. I enjoy your videos, your flock looks great!
Cheryl's Hen House Thank you! I haven’t seen this issue in a long time, so I’m thinking it may be the parents. They’re all new birds for me and this is the first Hatchings. Thanks again!
@@ChickenHues usually it happena because the bottom of your incubator - brooder is too slippery so u should put them on some cloth after the hatch.also use sand as bedding
Very interesting, what an Improvement, the two chicks are doing a lot better
They are! I didn’t think they would, but they’re great now.
So, so so helpful! Thanks for your time making this video
I’m glad it was helpful! Thank you
For watching!
Look at that!! Every day getting better! Such a good chicken mama.
I was thrilled that they both ended up ok. They had a rough way to go! I really didn’t think the one with curled toes was going to be ok, but his feet are perfect now!! Thanks! 😀
If you have strips of velcro, try using that to hold their little legs together.
I saw that online. The cup seemed like the easiest way for me to try.
are those marans? My marans have the same problem.
I'm currently having issues trying to fix splayed/spraddle leg in a rescue baby robin. He/she has been with me literally since they were less than a day old (nest was attacked & 110% abandoned). He's about 2 weeks old now & thriving in literally every way possible except for his poor legs, & unfortunately he didn't show any signs until a few days ago.
We're currently trying a rubber mat with the athletic tape that sticks to itself but not to skin (the kind of tape that you usually get around your arm after giving blood), but it's hard because his poor legs went through hell a few days ago with the sponge method (& he likes to rip off the athletic tape 😒😑🤦♀️). I STRONGLY recommend avoiding the makeup sponge treatment because they can easily cut off circulation & cause permanent damage. He had them on for 11hrs before any swelling started, & I literally checked on him every 30 minutes to make sure they weren't too tight, but somehow they still were (I'm never gonna forgive myself for that, even though the damage is minimal).
Unless we can somehow fix his legs, the chances of him surviving on his own isn't likely, which makes everything much more challenging. I've raised & cared for baby birds for years, & never have I ever had such trouble with spraddle leg before (or had possible loss of circulation &/or swelling). Infact, all babies of mine that did have it in the past were easily fixed in 2-7 days max, & they all moved on to live happy & healthy lives. Some actually fixed themselves just by having better traction.
I greatly appreciate videos like these, especially because there's a HUGE lack of information, & an even bigger surplus of misinformation on the internet when it comes to birds in general. I wish I had found this glass method & the athletic tape method first, because either would've been much easier before the baby doubled in weight, started growing wings, & opened his eyes. I also just got an expensive & highly recommended 2oz calcium supplement on Amazon that'll be here today, so fingers crossed that it helps (it's called "Morning Bird Calcium Plus Supplement"). This baby is getting better treatment than how I treat myself lmfao 🤣😂🥰🐣
Again, PLEASE BE CAREFUL NOT TO CUT OFF CIRCULATION IF USING SPONGES!!! Even a trained professional like myself or your vet can screw it up, despite dozens of multiple successful sponge treatments in the past. It's SO important to carefully watch & reassess any & all treatments & dressings applied to baby birds for spraddle/splayed leg treatment (& also closely monitor their behavior & poop). If anyone has any other suggestions to help with a difficult case of spraddle/splayed legs, please let me know (even if it's not common)! The baby is also getting a few other vitamins & supplements mixed in with almost every meal. He literally loves anything that's mixed in with his favorite organic blueberry & banana baby food (preservative & color dye free).
I hope you’re able to find a solution with your baby. Thank you for all that great info!
Oh wow this is amazing!!! Im sharing to my group!!!
Wasn’t it amazing how that turned out? I really didn’t think they were going to be ok.
@@ChickenHues thank you so much for this video.
Amazing! I’m not sure if you said how many days off they were when you started ? Hoping it’s not too late for mine
It was maybe 3-5 days? It never hurts to try!
I've not seen the cup thing!! Wow. Still watching.
I usually put bandaides on their little curled toes and legs.
The cup seemed simpler than the other things I’d seen. I’ve seen the band aids. Does that work to straighten their toes?
I am so glad to see they are on the mend. I have a chick I had and it has One spraddle leg. I am going to try this and report back.
Let me know how it goes! Some do really well, but sometimes it just doesn’t work.
I tried the splint method for 3 days and it did not work. Since watching your video I'm going to try the cup method. Thank you!
I’ve never watched the splints because it seemed so complicated. This way seemed much simpler. I’d love to hear if it helps your little one!
Thank you for this video, you've given me hope for my wonky little chick - off to find a glass now👍I've given it vitamins too PS I got here via Chickenlandia 💛
It’s always worth a try!! I hope your little chick pulls through. Please let me know! 🙂
@@ChickenHues thank you very much for replying 😊my chick holds it's leg up so it won't stay down in the glass, so I'm trying elastic hoops with a sticky plaster between. He's putting a little weight on it now 👍🤞
SHUT THE COOP DOOR!! I think I'm going to put this in a blog post on my website if that's okay with you?
Absolutely!!
How much nutradrench did you give each one each day?
Just a couple of drops - however much they would drink - about 3-4 times a day until the chick is better.
That is amazing, I would have thought they were gonners, it looks like the cat is still waiting for a fresh meal of chicken..lol
I did, too! I didn’t know chicks could be ok with that because they’ve always died when it’s happened. Now we know! Lol. I’m pretty happy for them - they should just be normal chickens now.
My baby chick isn't getting any better 😔. Ive had the splay leg splint thing from Amazon on for 4 days.her toes are npw curling, giving her liquid B12 and still no improvement. I'm having to hand feed her and give her water
I’m so sorry. It doesn’t always work. Can you try either nutra-drench or poultry cell (both watered down). Is she eating at all on her own?
did you put the one with the curly toes in the cup as well?
Yes!
Hi,
I have 3 months White Chicks they have spraddle leg and crooked toes how can I fix them. Tell home remedies
I’m not sure how successful this will be at that age. Did it just happen or have they been like that from chicks? You can try some supplements like Nutra-Drench.
@@ChickenHues it happened before one month
I am hoping this works for my little one, trying it out
I’d love to hear if it works.
I'm trying this method for my baby quail, she is 3 weeks old. A week ago she was walking perfectly but after that she can't walk or even stand up. I hope this can help😣
I hope so. Keep us posted!
@@ChickenHues The baby chick finally died ;( Another baby quail had the same issue, I thought this physical therapy can't help strengthen leg muscles because it was a little bit late. I simply gave him around 400 mg of human calcium1200+D3 supplement twice per day. And hopefully after a day and half he is magically totally recovered. He is super efficient now, and is able to stand up and walk. As well as he is all balanced. I hope this treatment will have no side effects on his health
Thanks for sharing! Glad it worked out well! 🙂
How did you fix the curled toes? Just nutradrench?
Yes- just Nutra-drench, I guess, and time. I didn’t do anything else with them.
@@ChickenHues How are you giving the Nutra-Drench? I read it goes in the water but I see you have a dropper. What was your methood?
You never give up and quit 😊
LOL
I've been keeping chickens for over 50 years now and hatched out thousands of chicks without one - not one - deformity! Organic feed, no drugs, and no chemicals will give you healthy happy whole chicks without the heartbreak of physical deformities. As we see here natural is the only way to go.
squirefergus That is very impressive! It looks like your results speak for that!
@@ChickenHues It's true. In the long run clean, natural practices are kinder to the chicks and save a lot of heartbreak for everyone.
Wait, neutra what? Can you tell use the vitamins you been giving them?
Nutra-Drench for poultry. TSC carries it and probably most feed stores.
@@ChickenHues thank you so much! I hope my chicks will be better soon. Do you think rooster booster b-12 be alright with chicks too?
Name Name I’m not sure about that product and haven’t seen it. It should give dosing info somewhere so you can see if it’s ok for chicks. I hope they’re better soon, too!
@@ChickenHues unfortunately my chick has both straddle and curls 😔. But like you said, I also notice the chicks is fighting hard and I want to help. I am having a hard time getting the chick to stay in the glass cup. I have one exactly like yours. I also put a little tissue at the bottom of the glass to give supports. But the chicks kept climbing out. Today I manage to get Nutra-drench as you said. Is there any other tips that wasn't in the video that you would suggest? Like, how often you gave your chick the supplement, how long for the incubator for the other chick. I find myself with my chick the whole day everyday because the chick would just flop over laying on it's belly. I wish I can show you photos so I can get better help and tips from you, Chicken Hues.
Merck vet manual says Riboflavin deficiency. Nutridrench does not have riboflavin. Mom is probably a little low and so chicks are born deficient. Cup does help to keep them from injuries
Nutra-drench has helped with this sometimes.
Hi! I have chick currently dealing with this issue (I think). How much/ how often were you giving your chicks nutridrench per day? The instructions say 1 ml per 3 pounds of body weight so I am thinking one drop per day for a tiny, 2 day old chick. Does that seem right? Thank you so much for this video!
I’m not sure exactly, but it’s better to dilute it - especially for a chick. So I dilute it like a tea color and give a few drops every few hours or when I think of it.
you may want to use mosquito screen as it gives the birds something to push the little legs against............i am finding that the slick surfaces seem to promote splayed legs............from a nother bird brain here!......hehehe
Thanks for a great tip!
Are you going to help the other chick? Your killing me!!!
I helped both of them! Lol
The toes are very to fix with tape or bandaid.
I’ve heard that! The cup seemed simpler to me.
And the obvious, not so obvious, change the bottom covering to more texture- thanks!
Yes!!
isnt that floor too slippery?
Which floor?
@@ChickenHues it looks like a cloth in a basket and they seem to be slipping a lot. Just had one of my chicks develop this. Its funny she was putting herself into these little metal cups we had her personal water and food in...kind of like the glass cup treatment u were showing.
gorman1 I think the basket was just getting them out of the incubator and then when I was working with them. It would be too slippery to keep them in? Yes. That’s kind of funny about your chick- smart one!
Me and my mom hatched 2 chicks and one had straddle legs and it died
I’m so sorry.
the curled toes one make little cardboard shoes and tape leave on for about 4-5 days it will make it's toes strong you might have to reapply several times. So glad they got better day by day. Thanks for sharing
I had a curled foot disaster this hatch, it had it on both feet and made shoes then i would not eat or drink at all. It died. Then I had I had a mild case of splayed leg it is now 1 1/2 weeks old and is walking around very well. I gave it Poultry Cell and electrolytes in the water (1 one day then the next, then plain water)
Thanks for sharing! The Nutra-drench works well with the curled toes, too. Especially if it’s started right away.
I've been keeping chickens for over 50 years now and hatched out thousands of chicks without one - not one - deformity! Organic feed, no drugs, and no chemicals will give you healthy happy whole chicks without the heartbreak of physical deformities. As we see here natural is the only way to go.