Day 23 - 3 chicks have opened their shells, haven't come out

[cluck-addict]

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GIve it a bit of time. I had One that was born/hatched with funny feet like that. but the next day I came out and it was fine. I think sometimes they can get a bit too big for their shell and can't get leverage to get out. I suppose that is a bad thing and nature takes care of the cull process. But its SO hard not to help when you KNOW they are struggling. Isn'it it?!

 

[NapsWithChickens]

Yes, Courtney, it is very hard! I want to help them and love them...

 

[carriehelene]

Napswithchickens, how are your two remaining babies doing today?

 

[NapsWithChickens]

Thanks for asking, carriehelene...

The weak chick is looking better and stronger. She seems to be eating and drinking well. Yippee!

The other chick... well, her feet haven't straightened out and I don't think that they will. She looks healthy and happy... but staggers around walking on the side of her feet. I don't know what to do with her...

 

[carriehelene]

Here's a link for the cure to curly toes. MissPrissy posts directions and a picture. Good luck, hope it goes well for you.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=51112

 

[NapsWithChickens]

Gosh, thank you!!! I can't wait to see if the "booties" work.

 

[austinhart123]

one of my frizzles that hatched has the same problems wwith her toes but she might different cuase its starting to heal itself she almost looks normal and i havent toughed her

 

[NapsWithChickens]

It worked! It worked!

I followed the directions and made little "snowshoe" splints for my chick's feet. I changed them after 24 hours because the bandaids were loosening and getting all skanky... and now, 48 hours later: perfect feet!

THANK YOU BYC!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[juliecox]

Oh yay! I'm glad to hear your chicks made it!

 

[walkswithdog]

Glad they made it. Booties and taping have worked for some of mine in the past.