To remove from hen or not?

[chantels1]

Momma hatched 3 babies. The last one hatched a day later than the rest. It can't walk. It paddles with it's feet in front. It's 2 days old. I have seen this in fresh hatched chicks. They usually get their feet under them on the second day. It's 2 days old today, no improvement, and a quick look showed it has a curled foot. I tapped it and put it back with Mom in a private brooder box after giving it some electrolytes water. I am debating if I should separate this chick. The down side would be it will be a Singleton. . Should I leave it with mom and just check it's progress? Mom is wanting to start moving off the nest today you can tell.

 

[Lazy Farmer]

It needs vitamins. Especially E.

 

[karissapaul]

You should take it from the others. Tape the foot up and try putting it on its feet

 

[chantels1]

It needs vitamins. Especially E.

I am giving it a vitamin & electrolyte drink for poultry. I am giving it drops every few hours.

 

[chantels1]

You should take it from the others. Tape the foot up and try putting it on its feet

It is taped, and has electrolytes. It screams so loud without Momma. Mom is in a small cage with food and water near by. I have left it with Mom for now I think cuz it screams otherwise. It's really cute!

 

[Lazy Farmer]

I am giving it a vitamin & electrolyte drink for poultry. I am giving it drops every few hours.

please read this thread..
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...lysis-become-permanent.1242627/#post-19939663