Hi Everyone,
My very first incubated eggs ever are starting to hatch today! One chick (mille fleur d'uccle) is completely out and I have a concern. He/she is about 6 hours old and is having trouble walking. I've never seen a chick this young so I'm not sure if it's a problem but it looks kinda weird. I've been looking over the board about spraddle leg but I wasn't sure this is what's going on. I'll attach a pic. I'm not sure if I should try to hobble or give it a little time. He/she is also kind of matted but that seems to be getting better as the day progresses. If anyone has any suggestions or advice, I'd really appreciate it. I'm trying to post pictures and I'm not sure it's working so please let me know if you can't see them. Thanks!
Nervous chick mom.
Susan
https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/uploads/31730_img_5155.jpg
https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/uploads/31730_img_5157.jpg
My very first incubated eggs ever are starting to hatch today! One chick (mille fleur d'uccle) is completely out and I have a concern. He/she is about 6 hours old and is having trouble walking. I've never seen a chick this young so I'm not sure if it's a problem but it looks kinda weird. I've been looking over the board about spraddle leg but I wasn't sure this is what's going on. I'll attach a pic. I'm not sure if I should try to hobble or give it a little time. He/she is also kind of matted but that seems to be getting better as the day progresses. If anyone has any suggestions or advice, I'd really appreciate it. I'm trying to post pictures and I'm not sure it's working so please let me know if you can't see them. Thanks!
Nervous chick mom.
Susan
https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/uploads/31730_img_5155.jpg
https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/uploads/31730_img_5157.jpg