Hatched at wrong end

[jstan]

Has anyone had chicks hatch from small end of the egg, opposite of the air sac. This is a first for that i can remember. I incubate eggs on thier side like a hen would. Had a good rate, 95%. But had one that has a crooked neck and wont gro, figure he wont make it

 

[Lozuufy]

Sounds like the chick has wry neck, here are some threads that might have useful info, I think giving vitamins really helps

https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/382088/wry-neck-treat-or-euthanize-updated-with-great-results/10

https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/630079/wry-neck-confused-about-treatment

Heres a quote from one of the threads

I wanted to revive this thread and report a positive result! The silkie pullet has completely recovered from the wry neck and is now enjoying being back out with her buddies.

This was the regimen we use:

Vit. E (400mg) snip the tip off a capsule and squeeze into mouth twice a day for 10 days, then every other day for another 5 days
Selenium (25mcg) dissolve one 250mcg tablet in 2 ml water and give 0.2cc once a day for 10 days, then every other day for another 5 days
Prednisone 1mg. dissolve one 10 mg tablet in 2 ml water and give 0.2cc twice a day for 5 days, then once a day for 5 days, then every other day for 5 days
B-Complex purchased in liquid form from Walgreens; 0.5 cc twice a day for 5 days, then once a day for 5 days, then every other day for 5 days

 

[Lozuufy]

Oh and as to the hatching position, I've had a few hatch backwards like that, most lived but some did need assistance hatching.

This article shows common malpositions and might have some good info for you
https://www.backyardchickens.com/a/...malpositions-and-deformities-in-chick-embryos