Urgent, newborn chick possibly attacked by hen, can't move head or stand!

[Chicharron]

I say "possibly" attacked because I'm not 100% sure what happened. This chick was zipping under my broody last night. This morning I went to the coop to check on them. I found the mom and her chick in the middle of the coop - another hen had shoved her out of the nest box to lay, I think. I should have separated her, I know.

When I found the chick it was on its back not moving, the poor mom just staring at it. I picked it up and it was pretty cold. It cheeped loudly but its neck was floppy and couldn't move its head. Opened its eyes for a little bit. She's able to kick her legs pretty good but doesn't attempt to stand.

I don't see any blood or visible injuries. I assume if a hen attacked it there would be much more blood. Maybe she got stepped on.

I brought her inside and put her under a heat plate to keep warm, and tried to position her so her head is supported. She is breathing steadily. I am concerned she might have a broken neck or something. Anything else I can do for her?

 

[SkyWolf]

If there are no obvious wounds then waiting is probably your best options.

Make sure to keep her warm and separated from any other chickens/chicks. You are also going to need to make sure she gets food and water. You can try gently dipping her beak in water and see if she can drink it. If she can that’s great. You are also probably going to have to syringe feed her.

If I’m honest I have a feeling this baby might not make it. However, you never know, I’ve seen some crazy chicken recoveries. So I hope she does okay <3