I have a new IRN whom I think has splayed, he doesnt stand and is always lying down. He isnt keen on his food either but will et it when I offer it to him. I am going to try the sponge method that has been mentioned on many websites. Anyone have any ideas
The sponge method has worked over and over for the breeders that I know that have had this problem.
There is really no other way to handle this at a young age, and if you put it off too much, it will actually grow in that manner and be a much larger problem in the future.
He really should be enjoying his hand rearing mix, especially at that age. You have the mixture right, heat right and have it in a nice warm brooder?
Is it natural for baby ringnecks to want to hide all the time, he seems happiest when he is under a blanket. He seems to be walking a bit better now I have been making him walk every now and then throughout the day. Its so cute I place him 1/2 a metre from me and he comes straight over and snuggles in as close to me as he can so he isnt seen lol
Thanks for the help
I had a splayed legged chick just this season. She was much younger than your little one though. Only a week or so old when I found her in the nest with splayed legs.
I did the sponge trick and it worked for me.
Don't use housegold sponges as that was all I had on the day and it started to rub her legs causing a bit of discomfort. Try using makeup sponges, they are the best and softest......and stay soft to.
