Am I just delaying the inevitable?

[rancher hicks]

One of the things I learned when I first got chicks is they NEED sleep. I had the white light and lord have mercy they ate like crazy and peeped and made noise all night.

When I had a couple that looked ill I put them in a box by themselves with some food and water. Then closed the lid over so it was dark. Of course they were in my office where the temp is 70-80* most of the time. Anyhow after a good nights sleep or two they were fine.

Also I always start them out with sugar water to give them some immediate energy. I have hyperglysemia and I know how I feed when my blood sugar drops. I eat a candy bar or some protein and it takes awhile but I pull through.

I suggest separating any sick chick or bird and let them get some rest. The others will just nag them to death. Literally.

Hope all goes well

Rancher

 

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She eats from a spoon now but I am convinced she is partially blind. She's still 5/8 oz for the fourth day in a row. She's feisty and adorable but I don't think she's going to last because of her vision.

Thanks for the support.