Deformed wing

[Odd One Out]

Hello
About 24 hours ago we hatched 7 chicks. Most were fine but one has a deformed wing. Normally I would just wait and see how it did. I already know some just die even when they look normal. I'm worried this time because it looks swollen. But I don't know if this is due to the deformity or and infection?

 

[Sonya9]

Is she eating and drinking normally? Does she seem about as alert as the other chicks? If yes then I would just wait and see.

I seems very unlikely for a chick to be born with an infection, that sort of thing would likely cause the embryo to abort. Plus I doubt there would be much you could do about it anyway.

 

[Odd One Out]

Is she eating and drinking normally? Does she seem about as alert as the other chicks? If yes then I would just wait and see.

I doubt if it is common for chicks to be born with an infection, that sort of thing would likely cause the embryo to abort.

I actually haven't seen them eat or drink but they pooped about an hour ago. They are very active running around and chirping. I'm worried about infection because these are the first chicks I've had since we got a new cat who loves hunting. So they have been in a pet carrier all day.

 

[M Brennen]

I actually haven't seen them eat or drink but they pooped about an hour ago. They are very active running around and chirping. I'm worried about infection because these are the first chicks I've had since we got a new cat who loves hunting. So they have been in a pet carrier all day.

Do you suspect an injury? I would think if there is an open would you could treat that topically, but if not, I would just try to boost the immune system with probiotics and vitamins.