Need help and fast!!! Update:New problem!

[dianneS]

I would try to help at this point. My father completely removed a chick from a totally cold egg that the hen abandoned and I ended up warming him under my armpit for nine hours on the couch (in a baby blanket) and he grew up to be a big ol' mean rooster! Follow your gut instincts and do what you think is best.

 

[jenni2142]

I too helped one hatch, I spent hours moistening and peeling. Then I tucked him in my fluffy bathrobe for about 4 hours, watched a lot of tv. He didn't straighten out until he was warmed thoroughly and rested. He is now a very healthy 10 month old rooster who is still my baby. Give it a chance to rest and warm and reassess.

 

[dianneS]

My little guy that my dad retrieved from the egg had foot problems too. It just took time and worked itself out. He was fine.

 

[PippyChicken]

He is getting better!!

 

[PippyChicken]

Ok we made him a little bandaid foot thing because 1 foot was pretty bad and is was stuck that way but he looks better now

 

[zowieyellowflame]

Hurray!!
PS His feet may really be fine, they are not the most graceful things on their first day.

 

[ChooksChick]

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Excellent. You'll want to take it of (carefully- the adhesive can tear off their skin if it's too sticky) daily or every two days to scheck it out and to let their skin breathe a bit.

Good job on this baby- I hope it grows big and strong!