7 week chick walks around with eyes closed?

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chickenk8

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Apr 7, 2015
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Hey all!
One of my 7 week Plymouth barred rock chicks is constantly sleepy. She eats and drinks really well, has been growing, and is almost fully feathered but is constantly walking around with her eyes closed/half closed or falling asleep randomly.
Is this a symptom of something I should be worried about or just a quirky chick?
 
No redness, crusties, no sneezing or discharge. I'm pretty sure she has been dewormed. She's absolutely normal and shows no symptoms except sleepiness!
 
Does she stand or sit with feathers fluffed up?

Another question for you, any chance she was crushed? My daughter accidently crushed a chick. It (somehow) lived. It keeps both eyes closed 24/7 and I am most positive it is 100% blind. When the accident occurred though, there was blood drainage out of both eyes.
 
Unsure about when she was last wormed or how, but maybe I'll add some apple cider vinegar to their water. Would be good for all of them anyways.

She hasn't been crushed as long as I've had her, and she wasn't as sleepy when we first got her. But yes sometimes I do catch her standing or sitting with fluffed feathers!
 
Thanks for your help and suggestions by the way everyone!!! I really appreciate it!
 
Fluffed feathers is a sign of illness. I would start by worming her. Check her crop, and her poop and make sure she is eating & drinking good. Good luck & please keep us posted.
 

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