Chick with splayed leg and no balance

I used a seedling heat mat, cut a peanut butter jar in half (they're plastic) so it isn't too high, covered the inside of the box with that reflective bubble wrap so it reflects the heat back at them. That turned out to be too hot so I removed it. I'll take them out this morning see if they can walk. There are two of them saw another one with just one leg splayed so he has a buddy. I've been giving them water and food. If they can't stand/walk they'll go in the sling for another day.
You can also use hobbles the align their legs so they don’t slide outwards.

Yes those seedling mats get warm!
 

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