How to Make a Hobble for a Baby Chick

Materials needed to create a hobble for a baby chick include vet wrap, scissors and a ruler. Cute the vet wrap into 3 pieces. Snuggle (but not tightly) wrap the smaller strips of vet wrap just above the chick's knee in each leg. Take the long piece of vet wrap and use it to connect both legs together. Check to make sure there is some wiggle room, and nothing is too tight. If the chick doesn't improve in a few days, please bring them to see a veterinarian.

For more information, please refer to our Splay leg in chickens page.

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