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Not the case here. The mother had babies twice last year and was a fine mother. She laid her eggs too early this spring and most of them didn't survive thee freezing weather. One did and she mothered him fine. She is now sitting on a clutch of 8 eggs and had one chick under her that is healthy...

It is still alive. It gets around but cannot stand up. Has been at food and is getting water. I put marbles in the water, something I read on the site. It was a good idea because he somehow got all wet in an ounce of water.Do poultry or birds in general discard chicks that they feel are disabled?

The mother is not taking care of it. It was a few feet away from her on its back. It couldn't stand up. I brought it in the house and put it in a small box with a heat lamp. That was two hours ago. It seems to be getting stronger. It is nearly standing. How soon should I give it food and water?