Premature chicks

[lyndice]

I found these chicks that hen pushed out of nest. They still have yolk sac and are squirming around. Do they have a chance to survive??

 

[LaurenRitz]

As long as they're breathing, they have a chance. Get them warm.

 

[TOMTE]

DEFINITELY get and keep them warm. They can't regulate their own temperature. They won't need to eat or drink for a few days. Warmth should be your priority.

Are these chicken chicks?! They're so tiny! Do you know how premature they are?

 

[MGG]

These are baby wild birds. You should get them to a licensed wildlife rehabber ASAP. These types of birds need to eat every 15-20 minutes so it's very urgent. Do not try to feed them yourself, just keep them warm and get them to a rescue. Don't overheat them.

 

[TOMTE]

These are baby wild birds. You should get them to a licensed wildlife rehabber ASAP. These types of birds need to eat every 15-20 minutes so it's very urgent. Do not try to feed them yourself, just keep them warm and get them to a rescue. Don't overheat them.

I thought these looked like wild bird chicks but I've never seen a premie chicken before so I wasn't sure

Yes, if these are wild birds, the above is EXTREMELY important advice! Don't try to care for wild birds unless you are licensed and have experience. Not only is it illegal in some places, but you're usually doing more harm than good by attempting to help. If you can't get in contact with a wildlife rehab, these babies are goners.

 

[lyndice]

DEFINITELY get and keep them warm. They can't regulate their own temperature. They won't need to eat or drink for a few days. Warmth should be your priority.

Are these chicken chicks?! They're so tiny! Do you know how premature they are?

They are chicken chicks. I’m thinking about a week early.

 

[lyndice]

They are chicken chicks. I’m thinking about a week early.

I thought these looked like wild bird chicks but I've never seen a premie chicken before so I wasn't sure

Yes, if these are wild birds, the above is EXTREMELY important advice! Don't try to care for wild birds unless you are licensed and have experience. Not only is it illegal in some places, but you're usually doing more harm than good by attempting to help. If you can't get in contact with a wildlife rehab, these babies are goners.

The shells were in the nesting box and are chicken shells and there is no sign of bird nest in barn.

 

[TOMTE]

The shells were in the nesting box and are chicken shells and there is no sign of bird nest in barn.

Do you know who mama chicken is?

 

[WoDia]

They are chicken chicks. I’m thinking about a week early.

They’re wild hatchlings. Continue attempts to locate the nest and place them back inside. It’s very likely the nest was disturbed (wind gust, etc), since multiple hatchlings were knocked out of there.

You don’t know what species of wild bird, so a wildlife rehabber needs to be contacted asap.

Use dried grasses, etc, placed inside a small box. Form a nest and place the hatchlings in it, away from drafts and temperature extremes. Be very careful not to overheat them. Since you don’t know what species, don’t attempt to feed them yourself. Different species have different feeding requirements.

I hope you are able to find a rehabber to take them. Keep us updated.

 

[MGG]

They are chicken chicks. I’m thinking about a week early.

They are definitely not. Have you ever seen a chicken chick? I bet you've got a sparrow nest in the eaves or something. They can shove their nests in very small spaces. A chicken chick can not hatch "prematurely" and would never look like that even if it was possible. It's possible the nest fell and an especially nice broody hen decided to try to adopt them. They are no poultry. Please get them to a rehabber ASAP. What state are you in?