Little chick "sits" or "lays down" 80% of the time... 6 weeks old.

[Parker707]

Of our 4, six week old chicks, this one sits a majority of the time.

She can walk and run even, doesn't seem to be hurt or crippled, she just sits, and sits, and sits.

They are still in the 48 x 24 x 24 cardboard condo (coop will done next week). No matter what time of day or night I peak over the top she is sitting or laying down. She even eats at the crumble feeder that way !!! The other 3 walk around, peck at the walls, the pine shavings, each other, etc. I have seen her up and moving and engaging with the others, but not for long periods of time at all, in comparison to the others.

I told my husband I was concerned and he said "don't be, she's just young" - BUT she is the same age as the other 3 and now tonight he finally noticed what I am talking about. He agrees it's odd behavior.


Is this normal ?!?!

Cindy

 

[junebuggena]

What breed is she?

 

[Parker707]

She has been ID'd on here as a Production Red....
(Feed store sold her as an Ameracauna)

 

[Parker707]

She even EATS sitting down!!!

It's this little girl. She is in a laying down or sitting position every time I go over and visit them in the box (every few hours, sometime minutes cuz I love watching them). She doesn't seem to be hurt, and she CAN walk around and even run.

Sort of worried about her !!!!

 

[junebuggena]

What are her poops like? Is her vent pasted up? Are you feeding medicated feed?

 

[Ol Grey Mare]

Is she as undersized (in comparison to the others) as the photo makes it appear?

 

[Parker707]

She is about a week younger than the others but was purchased at the same time.
She didn't start off this way either.
Her vent is clear. She eats and drinks just fine.
I am trying to get the video on here, but it might be upside down (sorry!!) but its a good example of how she behaves.

 

[Parker707]

VIDEO attached, please watch and advise....

 

[junebuggena]

It almost looks like he's off balance and doesn't have the strength or energy to stay up on his feet. Are you feeding medicated feed? He might have a mild case of coccidia. By the way, that chick looks like it might be about 3 or 4 weeks old, judging by how feathered in it is.

 

[Parker707]

We got her on April 20th and she was "supposedly" 1 week old, so that would make her about 6 weeks old now. We are feeding medicated baby chick food.

Would more video help? I need to look up what coccidia is !!!