Thank you. Everyone has been so kind. Little one is eating and drinking well. The area appears to be shrinking. I believe it is full of air instead of liquid. As my little chick is eating and drinking and moving okay I have just tried to provide a quiet environment. Thanks again.
The chick has been eating and drinking normally. The area is soft, it feels a little like a water balloon. The chick hates to be picked up so I am not sure if it is in pain or not :-(
I have not observed any pooping on its part yet, but that doesn't mean it has not. The chicks are I my...
The heat lamp is suspended well above the chicks. It cannot touch it. The temp in the warm area hovers around 97-99 F. There is also a cool area that is usually 78-80 F. Thanks for replying.
Hello. Sick chick hatched 4 days ago. Today a water like area appeared on its back near the tail. Down has fallen out or been pulled out. Chick is in a brooder box made of a plastic bin, heat lamp, paper towels used as floor covering. Food = chick starter. Water with vitamins and...