kabhyper1- I had a chick hatch out like yours at the beginning of summer. It was hatched out by a broody Silkie.
Its legs were sticking out in front of it and it was flapping its little wings and scooting around under momma, just like you describe.
I was quite concerned when I found it, but I just stuck it back under the hen and crossed my fingers. It stayed like that for 3 days, and when I caught the hen and chicks outside, everyone was scratching and running so I assumed it had passed or was stuck in the coop. Nope, it was outside walking, running and jumping normally with everyone else.
Your chick may need a cup or hobbles, but I would give it a chance to gain some strength on its own. Good luck, I hope Chance gets better. S/he sure is a cutie!
Its legs were sticking out in front of it and it was flapping its little wings and scooting around under momma, just like you describe.
I was quite concerned when I found it, but I just stuck it back under the hen and crossed my fingers. It stayed like that for 3 days, and when I caught the hen and chicks outside, everyone was scratching and running so I assumed it had passed or was stuck in the coop. Nope, it was outside walking, running and jumping normally with everyone else.
Your chick may need a cup or hobbles, but I would give it a chance to gain some strength on its own. Good luck, I hope Chance gets better. S/he sure is a cutie!