So the mods can move this if needed, I am just struggling
It doesn't happen often here at the CTRRescue.
But things happen

So turtles lay a large clutch of eggs for a reason. Some just naturally don't make it. It happens, and it is what I've dealt with.

So this "lil foot" (Chrysemys picta) is living life and breathing, eating (hardly seen) swimming etc.
But the poor thing cannot swim underwater. If you submerge her she will float back up. Her tail is straight up when in the water, but normal otherwise.
She is seriously so tiny that a shot could kill her (baytrill for a RI) But we (the vet and us) cannot confirm a RI......

So our plan is to let her do what she is doing......

Does anyone breed aquatic turtles of any type where this has been an issue???

Sometimes it is better to let nature take it's course. The only reason I am struggling is that there was human intervention before we received her...

So again, I need help from any folks who may breed aquatic turtles of any type that have dealt with this issue.

Sincerely
Rusty