Any cures for chick constipation?

[Anna_MN]

I hate not being able to help her and I don't want to leave her side. This is terrible but it's a part of having chicks I guess....

 

[Imp]

I don't know if this will help, but here is some information about poultry laxatives. I'm not sure about chicks.

I hope it gets better.

Imp

LAXATIVE SOLUTIONS
The following solutions or mixtures are recommended to flush the digestive system of toxic substances, most notably for treating birds exposed to botulism toxins.
Molasses Solution

Add one pint of molasses to 5 gallons of water​

Offer the drinking solution free-choice to the affected birds for about four hours. Treat severely affected birds individually if they cannot drink. Return the birds to regular water after the treatment period.
As a supportive treatment for symptoms resulting from Cryptosporidia infection, often referred to as coronaviral enteritis, use:

One quart molasses in 20 gallons of water​

Offer this solution free-choice for a period of up to 7-10 days. It is assumed that the molasses replaces certain minerals lost from diarrhea during the course of the infection.
Epsom Salt Solution

1 lb Epsom Salt per 15 lb feed
-or-
1 lb Epsom Salt per 5 gallons water for 1 day​

Give the epson salt feed mixture as the sole feed source for a one day period. This feed can be used only if the birds are eating. If the birds are not eating, use the water solution. If the birds are unable to eat or drink by themselves, use individual treatment with:

1 teaspoon of Epsom Salt in 1 fl oz water​

Place the solution in the crop of the affected bird. This same amount of solution will treat 5-8 quail or one chicken.
Castor Oil Therapy

Dose individual birds with .5 oz castor oil.
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[Anna_MN]

Thank you for all your help and suggestions. Unfortunately, she didn't make it.

 

[Imp]

I'm so sorry.

Imp

 

[ChickensAreSweet]

I am so sorry for your loss.

 

[Anna_MN]

Thank you for your kind words. It was really hard at first, but I have to keep in mind that it is a part of owning animals. She was in a lot of pain and now I know she is no longer suffering.