I agree, as hard as we try to help such a tiny little thing, ultimately Mother Nature knows best. It is still so sad to try to help, but to feel so helpless when trying to figure out how to care for a sick chick. I feel a little more comforted knowing that the short time that she was here, she...
I am having the same problem with one of my lavender orpingtons that came from Meyer hatchery on tues. was lethargic last night, perked up a bit this morning, and is doing terrible tonight. I've tried nutri drench and save a chic(dipping beak), but won't really wake up other that opening her...
Tonkagirl, how is the little one doing? I also received our chicks on Tuesday from the hatchery, and I have one lavender Orpington acting the same as yours. She is sleeping ALOT, and is not thriving like the others. I've tried nutri drench and save a chick.
I had a disabled chicken that lived with us in our house for 7 years as a member of our family. She passes this winter in my arms-loved. I understand your pain, and I suggest trying to syringe feed him if you can get help. If one person can lovingly hold him and keep him calm, the other can...