2 week old chick is suddenly not walking well

[Katieswan]

Hey everyone,

I have had four new chicks for a week now but they are just over two weeks old. They have been doing great until today. I went down to check on them for the third time today and one of my Dominique's does not seem to be able to walk well. She will take a few steps and sit down. She seems to be flapping her wings a little for help when she tries to walk. She was walking fine until today and her legs are not splayed out. I did not see her eat or drink while I was down there but it was only for about 20 mins and I was checking her out most of the time. The only other thing is noticed was her breast/ crop area seems more puffed up or squishy feeling then the others. I have older hens and I can feel the crops on them well but it seems harder on chicks. This chick however seemed to have a squishy or airy feeling crop as well. Any ideas?

 

[Eggcessive]

Try putting some poultry vitamins in their water. TSC sells several brands. Make sure it contains riboflavin (vitamin B 2.)

 

[Katieswan]

I put some vitamins in the water and some probiotics on the food. She seems
To be waking a bit better. However, her crop seems very hard now. I tried to feed her some Olive oil but in not sure if it is helping yet. Any other suggestions?