Swollen chick

[Jodytwh]

I ordered some chicks and the arrived Thursday.. all seemed healthy, but one I noticed had spraddled legs so I was trying to fix its legs I noticed it felt like it was full of air..the top of its head and cheat area.. it seemed to be eating and drinking fine I have it separated for the others now.. ive been able to be home and what it today and it's been flipping over and not being able to get back upright.. Had been active but today the last hour or so it seems like its struggling to stay upright taking deeper breaths.. Can anyone tell me what might be wrong with it, will it survive is there anything I can do for it.? I've posted a picture of it on ts back ,you see how it's swollen..

 

[nuthatched]

It might be a ruptured or improperly formed air sac, it can usually be drained

 

[Wyorp Rock]

Likely ruptured air sac if there's air and difficulty breathing.

See if this video helps.

 

[Jodytwh]

Likely ruptured air sac if there's air and difficulty breathing.

See if this video helps.

We have done this but it works for little bit then comes back how often can should this be done?

 

[Wyorp Rock]

If she's in distress when she fills back up, you'll want to release the air each time.

I'll tag in @casportpony and @Eggcessive to see if they have any better tips on getting this to heal up.

 

[Eggcessive]

Is the chick able to open its eyes and get around now? It must have gotten bumped which caused the leaking air sac. They frequently need to be drained of air with a 22 gauge needle and syringe. Once removed, push on the needle site and hold for a bit. Then put a small dab of Neosporin on it.