Chicks with leg bent forward

[Sakwa_th]

Yes, I realize some of the coloration is skin pigment, but the legs do not look viable. With chicks that are 1-1 1/2 weeks old and still not able to get on their feet.
Chicks should be up and running pretty much at hatch, sometimes it may take a few hours to get their legs under them, so let's say they should be good to go within 12-24 hours of hatch.
Sadly, a lot of chicks that have leg issues do not make it.
When hatching, you really need to start a couple of months before you even think about collecting eggs. Parent stock needs to be in good health with good nutrition, after all the chick is relying on the nutrients found in the egg from which they will come. Incubator issues can also be common. Make sure you are using calibrated instruments to monitor temp and humidity.

Ah sorry, I wasn't sure if it was obvious, yeah I don't think they are either. For the next time I incubate, how do I make sure my hens are optimal for eggs?

I hatched a gaint batch and the majority has survived and are doing very well. So it's most likely an incubator issue, since I had a few that were not at the same stage, but it was only a few days off so I had thought it would be alright. I'm guessing because of the lock down it caused problems. I used the dry hatch method so they didn't have any humidity issues for the majority of the process. I use an additional hygrometer to the regular one you get in incubators. So far it's been accurate.
This bird was really lively last night but now it's super weak, could this also be cause by the humidity issue?

 

[Wyorp Rock]

How crowded is the brooder?
Are all the chicks the same breed?

For a weak chick you can try giving a bit of sugar water to see if she'll perk up, but it doesn't sound like she's going to make it.

Staggered hatches can cause some difficulties. It's best to try to set all your eggs at the same time. Look up/research what parent stock should be fed to help ensure the chicks are getting the nutrients they need.

 

[Sakwa_th]

How crowded is the brooder?
Are all the chicks the same breed?

For a weak chick you can try giving a bit of sugar water to see if she'll perk up, but it doesn't sound like she's going to make it.

Staggered hatches can cause some difficulties. It's best to try to set all your eggs at the same time. Look up/research what parent stock should be fed to help ensure the chicks are getting the nutrients they need.

Is this ok? I tried to use the biggest container I have. Yes all of them are the same. Unfortunately it did just pass away, but I can use that for for the other chick.
Yeah next time I will definitly do that, and just do a smaller batch just to make sure things go well. Alright thank you.

 

[Wyorp Rock]

Do you have puppy pads?
Those may lay a bit flatter. Chicks are probably getting tangled up in the tissue.

 

[Sakwa_th]

Do you have puppy pads?
Those may lay a bit flatter. Chicks are probably getting tangled up in the tissue.

I don't have any, I also don't have any other bedding currently. I might be able to get some now though. Do you have any recomendations for the puppy pads or is any good?

 

[Wyorp Rock]

I just usually pick some up at Walmart or a similar store.

 

[Sakwa_th]

I don't have any, I also don't have any other bedding currently. I might be able to get some now though. Do you have any recomendations?

I just usually pick some up at Walmart or a similar store.

Alright thank you, and thank you so much for the help you have given me, I really appreciate it.

 

[Wyorp Rock]

You're welcome.
You have a bunch of cute chicks! I hope all the rest do very well