@OmSigDAVID,
Upon hatching, the Malleefowl chick struggles upwards to the mound surface. This may take from 2-15 hours.
Once emerging the chick receives no parental care and immediately makes its way to the shelter of low-lying vegetation for protection. Within one hour the young chick can run swiftly, 24 hours later it can fly. Instinct will lead the chick away from the adult's home range to fend for itself.
poor lil orphlings.