Hatched chicks with one eye closed

[Chickenmama1614]

i have some chicks that arent quite 24hrs old. I have noticed on a couple that only one eye is open and another chick has the other barely half open. Has anyone else experienced this? Does it get better?

 

[chickens really]

I have taken a warm wet cloth and wiped the eye because sometimes the goop will dry and seal the eye closed.

 

[Chickenmama1614]

I have taken a warm wet cloth and wiped the eye because sometimes the goop will dry and seal the eye closed.

Do you do that once you remove them from the incubator? I have one more to hatch so hate to open

 

[chickens really]

Do you do that once you remove them from the incubator? I have one more to hatch so hate to open

Yes..I always remove my Babies as they hatch to the Brooder.

 

[Chickenmama1614]

Yes..I always remove my Babies as they hatch to the Brooder.

Sorry first time hatching... do you let them dry first before moving?