Chicks struggling from my "disaster hatch"

[possumhunter]

I have 5 silkies from the disaster of all disaster hatches (started with 39 eggs, had to help 2 out and one hatched very late). One of the chicks that I helped (had been zipped for 24 hours and no progress) looks like its leg is either broken or has spraddle leg? I've never had a chick with spraddle before. This chick only has one leg that is off to the side, not both of them. It can sort of hobble around, but not well. I tried using a rubberband on the legs to hold together, but I don't know if its really helping. It doesn't seem to be eating very well...I wouldn't be surprised if it doesn't make it. Is there anything else I can do for it? I also tried some of the Poly Vi Sol vitamins...but I can't tell that it is really helping.

One of the other chicks is very small and looks underdeveloped. It was the last one to hatch - but you can still see its umbilical cord. I've never seen that happen on my other hatches. He is wobbly and uncoordinated. Any chance he will pull through? Is there anything I should be doing to help that one out?

I'm so discouraged from everything that went wrong with the hatch and I feel terrible for these little guys that are suffering. Wish I knew what went wrong with the hatch.

 

[Gonzo]

I'm in the same situation! I have a little silkie who hatched out last Sunday (I bought him from a seller) he has curled toes on both feet, and one leg off to the side. This guy can't stand at all! Have you tried giving him yogurt? You can also put a bit of ACV in his water. I used corn/bunion pads for shoes, and made a hobble out of a band-aid. He still can't walk. But he will eat and drink (with our help) Heres a link http://www.poultryhelp.com/spraddle.html and also, I made ours a donut from a wash cloth I coiled to form a donut, and he sits in there, and sleeps there.. It helps him with his balance, and from just laying there on his side. I think if you can get the little one to eat and drink, he'll make it, even if he still has a messed up leg... he'll be special. Keep' my fingers crossed for you!