Chick is hatching out the bottom side of the egg...should I turn the egg over?

[seberger22]

Ok! So it is still in the egg this morning. It's face is a little more out of the shell, but i can also see a toe above its head peaking out. Is that a malposition?

 

[seberger22]

I ended up taking it out to remove some of the shell. I don't see any blood veins. I still felt like I was maybe seeing some chewing motions so I put it back in for awhile (I needed a break from the stress too!!)

 

[seberger22]

It came out on its own, but it can't seem to get on its feet. It is mostly on its back the whole time. The other hatched chick in there keeps stepping on it!
What can I do??

 

[Fields Mountain Farm]

Congratulations!
Give him time, hes had a difficult time getting here. Do you have a brooder set up for them?

 

[Fields Mountain Farm]

Hows the chick doing @seberger22 ?

 

[seberger22]

Hows the chick doing @seberger22 ?

He's doing pretty well. He has gotten his feet under him, but his toes still look a little bit like they are not quite right. Looking into the whole shoe thing...any thoughts?

 

[kriz the farmer]

nice to see chicks hatching out

 

[Fields Mountain Farm]

He's doing pretty well. He has gotten his feet under him, but his toes still look a little bit like they are not quite right. Looking into the whole shoe thing...any thoughts?

Good deal! Can you get a pic of his feet while standing?

 

[seberger22]

I did my best!
Can you see at all? The third toe is sort of pointed back toward the body

 

[Fields Mountain Farm]

Its hard to tell... but i think he'll be fine. It may take a day or two. If by then it hasnt corrected itself, or gets worse beforehand, you could try a shoe. Ive never used them so we'll have to tag some folks for help if its needed.
Id just keep an eye on it for now though.