BRACES FOR BABY CHICKS: This product comes with 50 Leg hobbles for baby chicks. The splayed leg problem is very common with newly hatched chicks. To prevent this problem, Leg Hobbles are used to support the chicks to be in their natural positions until they are strong enough to support their own weight without the need of a brace.
SPLAYED LEGS: When a chick's legs are splayed, it means that their legs are spread too far apart due to lack of strength for holding themselves upright. The brace prevents their hips from twisting and helps repair the deformed ligaments and bones.
EQUIPPING THE BRACE: Being careful and gentle while placing the elastic band onto the chick's legs is very important. First, separate the splayed chick from the others, make sure to provide a warm and secure box with food and a towel in the bottom for at least 24 hours, remove and reapply the hobbles every 24 hours. Make sure to watch the chick closely and if the chick seems to be walking correctly, this would be when you remove the hobble gently and carefully.
Description
Keep your chicks from having splayed leg problems with the Leg Hobbles. Each order comes with 50 leg hobbles, that's 50 chicks you could be saving. Treating splayed legs the right way is important, and it is important to treat them as soon as possible. Splayed legs seem to be a birth defect however it can be corrected.