Hi,I posted photos of the chick I've had an issue with....up untill today it was constantly on its back . It's now upright I didn't know what the problem was at all.....I just but a makeup pad on to correct the splayed legs and the mother is always chewing at the sponge......Also what if the chick flips over on its back with the sponge could that be dangerous or okayCould that be a sign of rejection...as mentioned that it may happen...I have been giving them calcium and plenty of greens mostly everday...chick seems strongerJust wondering by the pix....if anyway can tell what the issue is???

Rickets....just splayed legs

Here they are again>>>>>>>>>>>

Edited December 13, 200915 yr by KAZ

In one word.............

euthensia

 

Its very bad, and likely beyond help. Seems to maybe have bone issues further up at hip or pelvis as you can see there is a bone rotational issue as well.

 

Your choice.

Edited December 13, 200915 yr by KAZ

I am with Kaz.

 

I had the most wonderful looking developing young pied, but the hips were gone, so it was better to put it out of its misery now.

 

The bit they never tell you about breeding is that sometimes the tough choices have to be made. This is one of those times.

That is quite pronounced splaying.

Now this is exactly what I got from the pairing of a Lute cock to other Lute hens. I'm afraid it is a definite deformity and this chick needs to be sent to God.