Chick can't stand up or walk

navywife22

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Jun 20, 2009
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I have a new baby chick that hatched over night and it cannot get it's balance and stand or walk.
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I am constantly having to put it back on it's belly side because it topples over and ends up on it's back. Has anyone had this happen and will it be okay? I gave it water and am keeping an eye on it, but I feel so helpless and bad for it.

Thanks for any advice!
 
Its feet look fine to me, just like the other chicks and the legs look fine. It seems like he can't get up the strength to get up on it's legs. He tries really hard too, but just flops over and ends up on his back.
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I've had a few hatch with what appears to be a very swollen belly...and they had a hard time getting around as well. In a few days, they were okay; I propped them up near the water/feed and watched them closely. Does your little one seem to have a heavy bottom?
 
I'm not sure. When he sits his legs go straight out in front of him. Maybe that is what it is. This is my first experience hatching and having chicks. Maybe I can try taking a picture to post here.
 

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