Hatched chick not walking

[sunnydt]

Chick hatched today, not totally on its own. I had to help a little. Its yolk sac was out and I had to push it back in. The chick is breathing fine and moving and chirping a bit but wont get up and just lays there, does not try to get up at all. Is there any hope for it? Never had this happen before.

 

[sunnydt]

anyone?

 

[CarolJ]

Give it time to gather its strength. Hatching is hard work for chicks. I had two hatch a few days ago that I was worried about - and now they're doing just fine. If it is still not walking by in the morning, I guess you'll have to come up with something else. I've given mine some Gro-Gel before to give them a little energy.

 

[SierraView]

Are his toes curled under?

 

[sunnydt]

Ok thanks, no his toes look normal but he wont even stand up. He moves around and is breathing fine but hardly ever opens his eyes and wont even try to get up. I am thinking maybe since he just got the yolk inside that it will take a little while for him to get energy. what do you think?

 

[Knittycat]

Give him time. You'll have a much better idea tomorrow morning.

 

[sunnydt]

You guys were right! He is up and walking around doing great!!! Thanks

 

[SierraView]

that's great!