Chick who can't stand?!?! HELP

[Poultry_guy]

I had a chick hatch. Really late. It didn't pip until the 24th day. I think because of this it has messed up balance and legs. Its legs are really shaky. Its naval is a red stump. I put it with the other chicks to see. They made him bleed. This chick is adorable. What could I do? Can I put it in a separate part of the brooder? I'm really worried? Help please?!?!

 

[Poultry_guy]

Here’s a picture:

 

[trumpeting_angel]

I have no expertise to help, but I’ve seen a number of threads about this. You could look around until someone in the know has some ideas.

Good luck!

 

[A_Fowl_Guy]

@staceyj @Eggcessive @casportpony @Texas Kiki

 

[Kiki]

You could build him a chick high chair.

 

[cleoandtheflock]

Get a warm damp cloth and wipe the blood off and show a clear picture of the area
Does it have splayed legs if so you can fix it with a band aid

 

[crazy4ChickensNducks]

That does not look good, you could try a chick chair, but I don’t know if that will help much. Just keep in mind that culling it might have to be a choice.

 

[Broodygranny]

If he is just weak from hatching late, you can try sugar water to give him some energy. just put a teaspoon in a cup of water, dip your finger in so a drop is hanging off the tip, and hold him upright to stick his beak in. Do it a few times if he likes it.I would put some blue kote on the umbilical stump, and let it dry. Hope he is ok!

 

[Kiki]

You can't leave it laying down..it will die.
Get it upright and see if it will eat and drink.
If not at least you tried.
Nutri-Drench is a good thing to keep on hand for situations like this.

 

[Poultry_guy]

Should I get it out of the incubator. Should I like tie him down so he won’t die