Emslilflock
In the Brooder
- May 21, 2016
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My chicks started hatching Sunday! So far, this is the only one with issues. It pipped Sunday afternoon 3pm ish. It did not hatch until this morning. I think the membrane must have started to dry because it was opaque white and the little guy was half hanging out of the shell for almost and hour because the membrane wouldn't give. I tore it a little and he made it out. I also noticed some of him already was dry so the fluff is matted down rather than fluffy. As he was hatching the other chicks were picking on him and once out they ran over to him pecking at him and standing on him. I separated him and noticed he cant walk. He keeps both legs near his body and the one foot is still curled up (but completely formed) he also keeps his right wing up and out. While being held he turns his head to the right. He only flops around and for the most part either laying on his back or right side. Could this be wry neck? What should I do for him?