Quarantined this chick... Any clue if she's ok?

Thanks again, I put her back in the brooder and they're happy again. There was quite a bit of pecking initially, as I believe she's the alpha, but there was a bird that tried to peck her behind. I stopped it, but you never know. I know I'm taking my chances.

That said, I was planting some seeds inside using fresh compost from my pile. I found a ton of worms. One of the babies I gave to the girls. It took a while for them to figure out what it was, but finally the alpha got it and a very cute keep-away before she ate it. I then jumped in the shower and my eldest came in to tell me that the alpha was laying on her side! Holy crap! Well, she seems ambulatory at least. Who knew chicks can't have tiny worms? I mean, when they're on a farm, they go foraging with mom right after birth... Odd. Time will tell I guess, but no more worms til they're outside and get them themselves.
 

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