Charliechickmum
Hatching
- Nov 1, 2021
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I have a 3 day old chick who came from a faulty incubator hatch. Only one other survivor.
They have curled toes, splayed legs and can't stand even with splints.
They're very small and sleeping a lot. I have been giving them a electrolyte mix via syringe and I softened some chick crumb in it as well.
Since she can't walk I am raising her completely by hand. She isn't eating much, would this be why she is so tired?
I have been keeping her in my bra for warm nap times because the other chick was pecking her and she wobbled too far from the electric hen and went cold which nearly killed her. She seems much more content with me than in the brooder where she just falls onto her chest.
Any advice on how best to care for this chick?
I have been told I could make a hammock/sling with leg holes to help teach it to stretch its legs out. I do fear/suspect that they may be permanently disabled however. This doesn't deter me from keeping it. I am disabled myself and and determined to give her the best life I can
They have curled toes, splayed legs and can't stand even with splints.
They're very small and sleeping a lot. I have been giving them a electrolyte mix via syringe and I softened some chick crumb in it as well.
Since she can't walk I am raising her completely by hand. She isn't eating much, would this be why she is so tired?
I have been keeping her in my bra for warm nap times because the other chick was pecking her and she wobbled too far from the electric hen and went cold which nearly killed her. She seems much more content with me than in the brooder where she just falls onto her chest.
Any advice on how best to care for this chick?
I have been told I could make a hammock/sling with leg holes to help teach it to stretch its legs out. I do fear/suspect that they may be permanently disabled however. This doesn't deter me from keeping it. I am disabled myself and and determined to give her the best life I can