A weak chic. Need help please

[katiemoore]

I have a 10 week old chick and she is very weak she still eats some and drinks water . But weak. Iv had the six chicks for 2 weeks she use to be the loudest one and now she is so weak she can't chirp. Iv keep them under heat at night. Anything else I can do? Iv got her on a heating pad right now

 

[drumstick diva]

How long has she been like this? Could you take her to a veterinarian? You can post on the "emergencies, diseases, injuries, cures," thread in detail. Maybe she is too hot on the heating pad.

I don't know if you live in a cold climate but ordinarily chicks would be fully feathered out by 6-8 weeks and not need supplementary heat .Have you tried giving her Polyvisol infant vitamins (NO IRON), 2 drops 3 times a day. This chick is going to pass very soon, if she doesn't get a diagnosis and proper treatment.

What are you feeding her? She may like warmed oatmeal with some plain vogurt, finely mashed hard boiled egg yolk, moistened a bit with yoqurt.

Does she have any symptoms like coughing, bloody stools? Have you checked her over well for mites or lice, they can quickly debilitate young chicks. Does she have worms - they can kill quickly when there is an overload.

 

[Pork Pie]

Hi and welcome to BYC, but sorry to hear about your chick. D/Diva is right, IMO - some vitamins / electrolytes would help, and if you do not have any to hand, then even some honey, mixed in water will be better than nothing. Hope it manages to pull through.

Best wishes
CT

 

[Suprise-Chicks]

Hi, I had a weak 5 week old lavender aruacana, I took her to the vet they suggested pineapple juice I guess for the natural sugar, and she need eye cream.
Let us know how you go. Good luck.
Honey is a great idea I'll remember that one too.

 

[redsoxs]

Greetings from Kansas, katiemoore, and ! Great to have you aboard! Sounds like you've received some great advice so I'll just good luck and best wishes!

 

[katiemoore]

Thank you all so much going to take her to vet tomorrow. She has beenweak like this for 2 days she want. But Im going to try the yougurt. And Im going to get vitamins now. The weather is not cold down here in Mississippi. Thank you for all tube advise.

 

[katiemoore]

I have also tried sugar water

 

[BantamFan4Life]

Welcome to BYC! I'm glad you joined us!

 

[CuzChickens]

Welcome to BYC!!

 

[QueenMisha]

Welcome to BYC! It's great to have you.