first hatch

[wallychkn]

We have had chickens for just over a year. Has been a great family project. Had broody hen so got fertilized eggs from a friend off his farm. She sat for 20 days and today we have 5 new baby chicks. Dont know what they are but kids are having fun. One of the five doesnt look so good. It has been out of the egg about 4 hours and just sits. Doesnt look as peepy as the other chicks. But i think they hatched out early today. Does it just take some time or is there possibly something wrong with it.

 

[debilorrah]

Probably something wrong with it. Ran out of energy hatching, has a genetic defect..... Try giving some gatorade, make sure to show it where the food and water is.

 

[ICallMyselfCherie']

I agree, it sounds like something is wrong . . . does it look like his legs are going out to the side? I've seen chicks with sprattle leg not moving very much because they can't stand up. Whatever the case, I would suggest isolating him if the others are stepping on him too much, that'll really wear an already weak chick down faster.