Abandoned Baby

[casportpony]

50 grams, that's not good. I think you need to find a way to get fluids into it. Once you get is hydrated, then you will need to get some food into it. Most peachicks hatch weighing 60-70 grams, so you chick is way behind.

 

[TobyRB22]

Would the best way be with tube?

 

[casportpony]

Would the best way be with tube?

Yes, but a chick this size needs a very small tube.

 

[TobyRB22]

Yes, but a chick this size needs a very small tube.

It is drinking when you tip it’s beak into water. The smallest I could get was 12fr I’ll try another pharmacy to see if they have smaller

 

[TobyRB22]

It is drinking when you tip it’s beak into water. The smallest I could get was 12fr I’ll try another pharmacy to see if they have smaller

My OH has been giving it water with a teaspoon and it’s been taking it. I’m going to see if I can get a smaller tube, should I use the cocci medication too or hold off for now?

 

[TobyRB22]

My OH has been giving it water with a teaspoon and it’s been taking it. I’m going to see if I can get a smaller tube, should I use the cocci medication too or hold off for now?

I’ve managed to get a 6fr

 

[TobyRB22]

@casportpony I’ve just administered .5ml of electrolytes via tube, I’ll repeat again later

 

[casportpony]

Keep me posted.

 

[TobyRB22]

We tubed some more and then fed a little. It seemed to have some sort of a seizure and passed absolutely devastated.

 

[TobyRB22]

Thank you, and thank you again for your infinite wisdom, I fear here it was a little too late. But hopefully it is at peace now and we gave it a loving home for 24 hours.
I just wonder how it even got there in the first place.