Recent content by Scottieinboca

Thanks to everyone for their help and advice. Unfortunately, the baby did not survive the night. Still two left - that seem to be thriving - so we will probably be back with more questions. Thanks again. Scottie

thank you again - keeping an eye on the baby, will report more in the morning.

got it - will get on following your instructions right away - thanks

when i hold him up to my ear, there is a slight clicking sound in conjunction with the "hiccuping"

Sorry - went back to answer the rest of the questions - hope the edit came up. Not sure about the food, we are still on the bag of "chick starter" the breeder gave us. Food is just in a baggie - so, no idea if it is medicated or not. No discharge, no sounds while he is breathing (that I can...

He is laying on his belly. He almost looks like he is throwing up, extending his neck forward as he heaves / hiccups. Not sure about the food, we are still on the bag of "chick starter" the breeder gave us. No discharge, no sounds while he is breathing (that I can hear). The other chicks...

Chick seems to be less than a week old - the woman we got them from had many in the same incubator and was not clear on the ages. He was fine last night when we got him and brought him home. He gets up and walks, but seems unsteady on his feet. It was hard to tell, but it seemed like the...

We picked up three silkies yesterday. Two are fine and seem to be thriving. One seems to be struggling. He can't seem to keep his balance. He keeps "hiccuping" and seems to (possibly) be having trouble breathing. He does not seem to want to eat or drink. I keep finding him in the corner...