Emergency Chick Hatch!!

[ReseisCL16]

so crazy story, my hen tried to hatch 4 eggs. Successfully hatched 1. She left the nest for good 3 days later and so I put her other eggs aside. One of those eggs just hatched about 24 hours after I removed the eggs and I found the chick still wet and on its back. I'm currently holding the chick close to a heat lamp to warm it up. Legs and toes seem fine. Navel closed correctly. But chick is panting and gasping a little and seems too weak to stand or raise its head. It is peeping and squirming tho. I don't want to chill it, but I really want this little guy to make it. What should I do to give him the best chance? And what should he be acting like?View attachment 2168656

 

[AltonaAcres]

Keep him in a little box near a heat source. He won't need to eat/drink for 24 hours. He will probably improve greatly with heat and rest. Don't give him back to mom until he is dry, strong, and walking.