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Any ideas on this 4 week chick? Thanks.

Also noticed that she only scoots backwards. When you lift her she kicks with her legs and they are both strong. She also flaps both her wings well. There does not seem to be any paralysis. Not sure this one is going to make it. Just hope my others don't get ill.

Thanks for the help. I just did the tube feeding. Not sure how often to do it. I did 20cc mixed with tetracycline. The chicken makes a kind of whimpering sound sometimes. Feathers are a little puffed out. I don't think she has laid an egg yet. From what I have read her vent seems to be like...

We just bought a new Silkie from a chicken show. Beautiful bird about 3 months old. But when we got the chicken home it just sits on the ground. It doesnt stand up or walk around. She flaps her wings vigorously and is pretty strong when she is first handled but then calms down and isnt very...