Well, three of my six Silkie eggs (the ones left after the day 14 candling) finally hatched. It was a late hatch (day 23), and two of the chicks seem to have leg issues. One chick's toes are clenched/curled, and I'm wondering at what point I should address that.
Also, another chick has an issue where it's legs don't exactly splay out to the sides, but they camp way out in front of him, so he's sitting on his butt most of the time with those legs wide and out in front. Is this treated the same as spraddled legs (i.e. with the "hobble?")
Any and all advice is much appreciated. This is my first hatch, and I dearly want to do right by these babies. Thanks in advance!
Also, another chick has an issue where it's legs don't exactly splay out to the sides, but they camp way out in front of him, so he's sitting on his butt most of the time with those legs wide and out in front. Is this treated the same as spraddled legs (i.e. with the "hobble?")
Any and all advice is much appreciated. This is my first hatch, and I dearly want to do right by these babies. Thanks in advance!