Struggling Baby Chick

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I’m reaching out with a heavy heart regarding a recently hatched baby chick that seems to be struggling. This little one, born just yesterday evening, took over a day to emerge from its shell, and I'm deeply concerned about its well-being. While four of its siblings are thriving under the care of my hens, this chick has some noticeable issues. One of its wings appears damaged, almost like a nub, and its leg seems limp. Despite its closed eyes, it's still chirping softly, which gives me a glimmer of hope. I plan to call the avian vet first thing in the morning for guidance. In the meantime, I would greatly appreciate any recommendations, thoughts, well wishes, or prayers for this feathered friend.

I'm posting out of serious concern for a recently hatched baby chicken. I'm really worried and sad that the chick may not make it, so I ask for kindness in responses please.

My hens have been tending to the eggs. This is my first time having hens to do the brooding and incubation. So far 4 have successfully hatched. This baby chick took over a day to hatch (so officially born fully yesterday evening). I checked up on it this evening and I see that one of its wings and side appear to be damaged (looks like a wound). The damaged wing looks like it may just be a nub? Additionally, on that same side of the chick its leg looks limp (apologies I'm having a hard time describing and it's difficult to take a photo with 2 hens brooding). The baby chick's eyes look like they're now closed, it's still chirping.

Any recommendations/ideas/well wishes/thoughts and prayers? Tomorrow morning when the avian vet opens I'm going to call to see if I can bring it in.

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