Looking for advice to give this chick a chance :)

[SnackMeat]

It depends-- some chicks seem to start running day two onward and some need a few extra days. If it is up and walking, or the hen stays relatively close to the chicks and they don't go adventuring far enough that this new one would have a hard time keeping up you're probably fine to sneak the chick in.

Obviously night time introduction or plan on spending a lot of time supervising if you do a daytime introduction, being ready to swoop in.

I did read an interesting write up about using artificial vanilla extract, wiping the chick with it and covering your hand so when you place the chick underneath the hen at night you make everything you touch, hen and chicks, smell like fake vanilla and the hen is less likely to abandon it for not smelling like her like the chicks who have been with her longer would.


But I have no firsthand experience with that.


In the future, keep some cornstarch by your incubator. If you find yourself needing to help and there is some blood, pinch some cornstarch on to the blood to stop the bleeding. Styptic powder is also useful and does the same thing but most have cornstarch. I have used it several times to good effect.

And if there are walking issues, hobbling and cup therapy only takes a few days. Hopefully you don't have any bent toes because taping their feet is annoying (but also takes less than a week and do recommend it. I gave up on a silkie I have and feel bad every time I see him, though it doesn't appear to slow him down at all. I worry it causes him pain.)

 

[Pearlescent]

If it didn't hatch it was likely due to a vigor issue.

I disagree, simply because the blood veins don’t look fully absorbed. It’s not like it just “failed to hatch” it wasn’t ready.

 

[Katesmc]

It depends-- some chicks seem to start running day two onward and some need a few extra days. If it is up and walking, or the hen stays relatively close to the chicks and they don't go adventuring far enough that this new one would have a hard time keeping up you're probably fine to sneak the chick in.

Obviously night time introduction or plan on spending a lot of time supervising if you do a daytime introduction, being ready to swoop in.

I did read an interesting write up about using artificial vanilla extract, wiping the chick with it and covering your hand so when you place the chick underneath the hen at night you make everything you touch, hen and chicks, smell like fake vanilla and the hen is less likely to abandon it for not smelling like her like the chicks who have been with her longer would.


But I have no firsthand experience with that.


In the future, keep some cornstarch by your incubator. If you find yourself needing to help and there is some blood, pinch some cornstarch on to the blood to stop the bleeding. Styptic powder is also useful and does the same thing but most have cornstarch. I have used it several times to good effect.

And if there are walking issues, hobbling and cup therapy only takes a few days. Hopefully you don't have any bent toes because taping their feet is annoying (but also takes less than a week and do recommend it. I gave up on a silkie I have and feel bad every time I see him, though it doesn't appear to slow him down at all. I worry it causes him pain.)

Toes are all straight and legs seem to be in the right position beneath her although she is mostly sitting on her hocks and is pretty unbalanced when she straightens out. She is moving around fairly well and has had a drink of some electrolyte, feeling cautiously optimistic .
Hen is very good with the chicks and is keeping them with her although moving around so hopeful she would be OK with them.
If I pop her in at night is it quite likely the hen will just take to her? I was going to try them during the day so I could keep an eye on the introduction but night time would be better?
Thank you so much I am learning so much!

 

[Katesmc]

Make shift heat box

Looks to be doing OK despite the odds

 

[Ridgerunner]

If I pop her in at night is it quite likely the hen will just take to her?

That chick is still young enough to imprint on the hen. It is not just that the hen has to accept the chick, the chick has to accept the hen. I think you are good on both parts.

Some hens will accept any chick, even if there is a substantial age difference. Some will not. Once the chick is dry and mobile you can try giving it to her during the day. Set it down close to her and see how she and the chick react. But I'd wait until it is dark tonight and slip it under her, being careful not to crush it or another chick putting it under her. Odds are very high that she will accept it but be down there at daylight as they are waking up and see how it is going.

About half of the chicks I help do not make it. There is a reason they are late or have trouble hatching. Most of the others become regular chicks. But some can have a birth defect that hinders them but doesn't kill them. It could be something obvious like crooked toes or something you cannot see. These often become productive members of you flock. But I would not hatch eggs from them or use one as a breeding rooster in case it is a genetic issue.

Good luck!