Help!!!! Opened incubated egg too soon! Chick's still alive?!?

[lindz8504]

YAY!

Now that they are here, we expect pictures as they grow! You can't leave us hanging!

 

[kitkat2498]

Here they are!

Thank you all so much for the support and help! I would've never been able to save these two without you guys.

 

[TweetyNPetey]

Aww...
They're precious.

 

[lindz8504]

Here they are!

Thank you all so much for the support and help! I would've never been able to save these two without you guys.

They are PRECIOUS!!!!! you may want to keep an eye on the right one's feet and make sure they straighten out...

 

[kitkat2498]

They are PRECIOUS!!!!! you may want to keep an eye on the right one's feet and make sure they straighten out...

That was my exact thought. Now that I'm watching her run around, she's definitely got curved feet. Is this something I should try and fix now? And how would I go about doing it?

 

[Araucana16]

That was my exact thought. Now that I'm watching her run around, she's definitely got curved feet. Is this something I should try and fix now? And how would I go about doing it?

CONGRATS!

And I would make her little tape sandals to straighten them out.

 

[kitkat2498]

CONGRATS!

And I would make her little tape sandals to straighten them out.

I've seen those before...would you mind walking me through the steps to make them?

 

[lindz8504]

That was my exact thought. Now that I'm watching her run around, she's definitely got curved feet. Is this something I should try and fix now? And how would I go about doing it?

The earlier you start the better chance you have of fixing it..... You can make a boot for her. You can take a small piece of cardboard like a toilet paper roll, and cut it about as wide as her foot, and maybe a little longer. Then tape her foot so that it is stretched out like it should be. You can leave this on for a day or two and take it off to assess how her foot is. If it still looks drawn up, you can re-boot her, but don't leave each boot on more than a day or two.....

 

[katbriar]

Congratulations! I've been watching this thread since you first posted, but never had any advice since I haven't hatched any chicks.

They are lucky you are so caring and persistsnt. I hope you can get a great night's rest tonight.

 

[kitkat2498]

Thankyou all for your support. It really is amazing to have so many people care. But I'm afraid this adventure isn't over yet...Poor Amelia,she can't balance at all. Every couple of steps she tips backwards and falls. I try resting her in the corner so at least she won't tip completely over. As for the sandals, here's what I've done so far..

Sorry for my sloppy handiwork. It is rather difficult to hold a chick and wrap its feet at the same time. Tomorrow I will have someone help me fix it. Do you think this will be fine for tonight? And what are the temps for the first week? High 90's,right? Just want to be completely sure I'm doing this right. I've raised chicks before, but they were always already a week or two old. These guys are brand spankin new. I want to make sure everything is perfect.