My chick is a bit malformed. Suggestions?

Minnesota Mae

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I hatched a few chicks in my classroom. My RIR had a rough delivery. She (I am guessing she) pecked enough that I could see most of her, then I went to sleep expecting her to be walking around when I got up. 7 hours later, she was still in shell, no progress, and looked not great. I made the choice to help her out of the egg, leaving the membrane but peeling off the outer shell. Now I worry if I really damaged her. She has one toe that is bent in the wrong direction, and one wing isn't growing feathers normally compared to the other wing. Both issues are on the same side.
Maybe I should have left her in the shell, but what's done is done.
Any suggestions as to what I can do to help her now?

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The wing doesn't bother me at all. You might do a search for how to treat crooked toes. I've never done it but some people try to straighten them.

I do not believe that your helping that chick had anything to do with it. When they can't hatch on their own there is a reason, probably nothing to do with anything you did. I understand it is a classroom hatch and is really important, but you did well. About half of the ones I try to help don't make it, there is just something basically wrong with them. I think that one has a decent chance to live and do well.

Good luck!
 

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