One week old chick dead in nest

EggMeOn255

Hatching
Sep 3, 2017
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East Tennessee
This is only the second time we’ve hatched a clutch. First time, 4 chicks successful to adulthood. This time, same broody hen, 100% hatch, 8 chicks. This morning I found a chick dead in the crate. It was flat on its back, no sign of injury. Can chicks be suffocated or do I need to worry about an illness? All of them were vigorous and healthy-appearing
 

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