These chicks are 24 hours old and any help would be appreciated. Thank You!
Chick #1: Rhode Island Red
Chick #2: English Lavender Orpington
Chick #3: English Lavender Orpington
Chick #4: English Lavender Orpington
This Rhode Island Red Chick hatched earlier tonight with what appears as if it's stomach was not zipped up. It is moving around and breathing well, but I believe one leg/thigh might also be bad. WHAT SHOULD I DO??? 9 other eggs in incubator are pip'd or hatching and don't want to open if it is...
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