5 Day Old Chick: Straining, goopy poop, constipated??

Good news first: Her fierce resistance has grown (but now I can barely get her to swallow even a DROP of medicine or water) and I'm still hoping that's a sign she eats and drinks when I'm not hovering nearby. I've seen her casually peck at food with her compatriots as well, although never very much, which is more than I was observing before.

Bad news: She is now obviously lagging behind in growth, as was suggested earlier, and her "pot belly" isn't improved. She's like a tiny little balloon almost in my hands, which becomes evident as I handle the other babies for comparison. She continues to complain regularly and cry until snuggled into the other chicks, at least until everyone goes to sleep.

Just staying the course for now. 🙏
Can you offer them cucumber or watermelon? They'll freak at first but then will try it and like it
 
Good news first: Her fierce resistance has grown (but now I can barely get her to swallow even a DROP of medicine or water) and I'm still hoping that's a sign she eats and drinks when I'm not hovering nearby. I've seen her casually peck at food with her compatriots as well, although never very much, which is more than I was observing before.

Bad news: She is now obviously lagging behind in growth, as was suggested earlier, and her "pot belly" isn't improved. She's like a tiny little balloon almost in my hands, which becomes evident as I handle the other babies for comparison. She continues to complain regularly and cry until snuggled into the other chicks, at least until everyone goes to sleep.

Just staying the course for now.
The same thing is happening to a Maran chick I got two weeks ago. How is she doing? 🥺
 
The same thing is happening to a Maran chick I got two weeks ago. How is she doing? 🥺
I'm so sorry you are also going through this. Today is a bit better. She didn't cry today, for the first time since I noticed she was ill, and fought me hard on accepting any Nutridrench or water. Upon close observation I caught her eating and drinking on her own some which was really encouraging, so I'm watching to see if she continues improving on her own or if I need to step back in. The scariest thing is she IS decently smaller than her fellows of the same age and still maintains fairly hunched posture.

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The last picture is her preening, which is something she hasn't done much before. She even re-fluffed her butt a little.

I'm wishing the best for your baby! Is there a thread where I can check in on how yours is doing?
 
I'm so sorry you are also going through this. Today is a bit better. She didn't cry today, for the first time since I noticed she was ill, and fought me hard on accepting any Nutridrench or water. Upon close observation I caught her eating and drinking on her own some which was really encouraging, so I'm watching to see if she continues improving on her own or if I need to step back in. The scariest thing is she IS decently smaller than her fellows of the same age and still maintains fairly hunched posture.

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The last picture is her preening, which is something she hasn't done much before. She even re-fluffed her butt a little.

I'm wishing the best for your baby! Is there a thread where I can check in on how yours is doing?
I’m happy to hear she’s eating and drinking on her own some. I pray she will be better in no time 🙏🏻 thank you. No I didn’t start a thread. I was looking on the forum to see if anyone has experienced this and what I should do, thats when I found yours!!
 
Can you get a photo of her from the front or side?

I'd try soaking her bottom in a warm espom salts solution. See if that helps make her go.

Do work on hydration, getting the water into her is important. PND 2-3 drops twice a day would be good too.
She has a lot of urates which likely indicate dehydration. If she will willingly drink on her own that would be best, but if not, giving drop by drop water is the way to go - it's tedious and frustrating I know - been there done that!

Any swelling of the abdomen, discoloration of the abdomen, navel is closed, nothing oozing there?
Hi, what is PND?
 
Just wanted to post a huge thank you and one last update:

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That's our "girl" in the middle. She's a little challenged growth and appetite-wise, but she self feeds, drinks, and plays with her larger siblings. I'll continue to expect her to need support along the way, but she gets to have a shot at growing up now at least and I don't think it would have happened without you guys.

From the bottom of my heart, thank you. ❤️
 

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