sweet peepers
Hatching
- Jan 16, 2017
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I have a 5 day old chick. When it was hatched I watched as the hen (who had 3 other chicks running around) who was teaching her three chicks to scratch, send the newly hatched chick flying across the pen......I was horrified. I took the chick from her however, the chick is unable to stand properly. It is eating, drinking, and floundering around and seems to use its wings for support. I have gently felt its feet and they seem to respond but mostly remain curled in a deformed manner beneath the chick. I have googled and I have read ''splayed legs''. I have also read some of the posts which suggest ''culling''. That is not an option as I am determined to help this little chick. I have segregated the little chick but I am quite concerned on how to assist he/she. I have also noted that his/her wing feathers seem to be almost ''wearing out''. I have read that perhaps I need to give it vitamins. I do have it on chick starter but will need to check to see if it is medicated. I have also read to give it probiotic yogurt. Please I need some advice and words of wisdom.