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Baby Chick has a broken leg.
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Oh dear, it sounds like you’re in quite the clucky predicament with your little feathered friend! This baby chick, just three days old, is facing a tough time with a broken leg and some rather peckish siblings. It’s heart-wrenching to see such a tiny creature in pain, especially when all you want is to help. While it’s understandable to feel overwhelmed, there are ways to ease its discomfort and provide care. You can create a cozy environment, assist with feeding, and focus on keeping it hydrated. Let’s explore some gentle strategies to help your chick heal and find comfort, as well as how to navigate this challenging situation without resorting to drastic measures. Your compassion for this little one is truly commendable!
 | This baby chick hatched 3 days ago, he couldn’t walk and we noticed the other chicks were eating something from its leg and it started bleeding so we separated it from the others. We gave it water, calcium, vitamins and food, but it cant eat alone from the pain. For a day or two it keeps crying and we realised its leg is broken since we first thought it was a splayed leg, now I think its irreversible, I also cant kill it and vets dont do euthanasia in my country anymore. What can I do? How can I ease its pain or help it? [link] [comments] |
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