I kept mine in a spare room, and kept it clean. No smell. When they are so tiny, they get things in their water, so you will have to change or run off the dirty water from crock or constant waterer every couple of hours, & keeping the water raised will cut down on cleaning frequency. The older...
I know you have cured your baby since this post, but if parapelegia is ever an issue again: Tot Rider from Walmart, three small bungies attached to a sandwich baggie
Hello. I have one chick that started out fine, & the ankle part which bends back (normally) started to go right, which made his body go left. This was @ about 8 weeks. Sorry; got cut off. Full response, below.