Baby 7 day old Blue Andalusian chick

[Knox_Coop]

Hello,

I took a baby chick that was born with no eyes home and it is not eating well. She will drink water but I don't see her eat often. I want to hand feed her but I am unable to see down her throat to feed her. If someone near Temecula CA has done this before and wants a cute baby chick let me know. Going to try a wet mash right now. Any info would be great. I have two Legbars that are just fine and easy but I am still very new to chickens.

 

[featherhead007]

 

[Chick-N-Fun]

Welcome to our FUNomenal Community!
Best Wishes & Be Well!

I would suggest posting your concern in the emergency forum. Good luck with your sweet chick!

 

[TwoCrows]

Hello there and welcome to BYC!

Oh gosh, I am so sorry! You might stop by this thread on Special Needs chickens, someone there may be dealing with a blind chick... https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...cial-needs-chickens-and-their-keepers.628361/

I have heard of folks using the sound of running water to attract them to water and keeping sprinkled food on the floor at the base of this water so they can find food.

Good luck with your chick!

 

[sourland]

Moistened feed and water in a consistent place. Dip her beak - hopefully she will get the idea.

 

[N F C]

I hope the above tips help, best wishes!

 

[DobieLover]

Hello and welcome to BYC! Glad you joined.
Good luck with the chick.

 

[Isaac 0]

Hello, and Welcome to BackYard Chickens! So glad you decided to join! Make yourself at home here.

 

[Starburst]

Hi, and welcome to BYC! So excited you joined!
Make yourself at home in this amazing community!

 

[drumstick diva]

Welcome to BYC. Hope your little chick has the best possible outcome.