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It is normal for them to be completely uncoordinated and weak for a couple hours after hatching, so this one may not have as much trouble as the other. I hope he strengthens up quick! I wonder what was wrong with the eggs--was it congenital, or could it have been an incubation problem? High...

He's looking great! Wow! Thanks for sharing. I think he's going to be just fine. Make sure he has water deep enough to rinse his eye in (but not deep enough to get soaked--ha!). A gallon-sized chick waterer works fine, or one of many home-made contraptions in various threads around here. He's...

Wonderful! Sounds like he's well on his way. Here's hoping for a full recovery and a long, healthy life!

Wow, that's great news! I'm still surprised there was blood in the cord, but I still think it was the right thing to do. It sounds like he's gaining strength, which is excellent news. The floppy head will come around in time--he will exercise it just trying to pick it up. Everything he's doing...

How much did it bleed? Was it bright red? How quickly did it stop? I'm surprised there was anything in there at all. I still believe he's better off without the shell and such weighing him down, especially if there was only a small amount of blood or if it was clotted or dark red (which...

The cord is no longer connecting him to anything useful. Everything he needs is either inside his belly already, or it's attached firmly to his belly in the form of a swelling (does it look like something yellow sticking out of his belly? Or just a big fat belly with an open area? Either way is...

Don't worry about niacin at this point. The pedialyte will be fine. Sounds like he needed your help, and maybe he just needs a little extra time to warm up and get his muscles working right. If he was in the shell muxed up, he may be stiff and sore and take a little longer. Yup, any old sharp...

P.S. I should add that I also would keep him in the incubator, once he's cleaned up and separated from the shell. I only emphasize separating him because babies can get tangled in the cord or injure themselves trying to drag the shell around by the cord that attaches to their still-delicate...

Awww. Poor little guy. Sorry for your trouble with him--it is odd that he's not up and walking yet. Sounds like maybe he was a bit premature... I didn't read the thread about helping him out, but is there any chance you were too quick to help? It happens a LOT because we get worried and want to...

Hmmm. A day is a long time to go without getting up and walking around... Is he moving around at all? Does he seem coordinated? Does he hold his head up? Can you remove the shell? At this point, you should be able to dampen the shell and remove it from him. If there is a cord still attached, you...