- Jan 2, 2012
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My 3 wk chicks were without water for at the most 10 hours due to a faulty waterer. 2 of them seemed seriously affected with wobbly legs. I gave them water and the all drank, and drank, and drank, and ate, and drank. It wasn't until the next day that I realized letting them drink to the max wasn't the smartest idea.
This morning, I have one chick who now won't eat, drink or poop. She has a bloated watery crop. She can't stand. Goes in and out of sleep/bobbing head. Sometimes alert, but mostly not now. She may have been too cold last night too as it was colder outside than usual. (she is in garage with 250W bulb). I have separated her from her rowdy sisters (who are all doing very well), but kept her in the same brooder with plenty of warmth. I have to give her drops of water with a dropper. She immediately starts breathing heavy out of her beak, aiming it up. Seems like the water isn't going down. Pooling in the crop. A tried gently massaging it, felt some bubbles break, but no relief or change in behavior. If anything, it makes her worse. Should I continue this?
So, is there anything else I could try? If it's her crop and she had too much water, what happens next? I put electrolytes in her water. I'm afraid to offer her food. Last I saw her eat was last night. Now she can't walk, so I'd have to give it to her by hand - crumble mush maybe?
Any other tricks? I'm pretty sure she won't make it. But I won't give up on her.
Thanks for your help!
This morning, I have one chick who now won't eat, drink or poop. She has a bloated watery crop. She can't stand. Goes in and out of sleep/bobbing head. Sometimes alert, but mostly not now. She may have been too cold last night too as it was colder outside than usual. (she is in garage with 250W bulb). I have separated her from her rowdy sisters (who are all doing very well), but kept her in the same brooder with plenty of warmth. I have to give her drops of water with a dropper. She immediately starts breathing heavy out of her beak, aiming it up. Seems like the water isn't going down. Pooling in the crop. A tried gently massaging it, felt some bubbles break, but no relief or change in behavior. If anything, it makes her worse. Should I continue this?
So, is there anything else I could try? If it's her crop and she had too much water, what happens next? I put electrolytes in her water. I'm afraid to offer her food. Last I saw her eat was last night. Now she can't walk, so I'd have to give it to her by hand - crumble mush maybe?
Any other tricks? I'm pretty sure she won't make it. But I won't give up on her.
Thanks for your help!
