Baby Chick not doing good

[TheBirdLady2001]

I hatched some quail chicks. This one (#3 ) hatched at 8 this morning ( day 19 ) He hasn’t eaten anything, but I’ve been dipping his beak in water and gave him some stuff that is similar to nutridrench. After giving him that, he started to get up and tried to move around and walk more (before he couldn’t get up and was really weak). But now he’s getting worse. He keeps shaking, and when I pick him up he’s limp. He still kicks around every so often, but I’m very close concerned. Could he pull out of this? Or is me trying to help him just going to make him unnecessarily suffer

I’ve posted a video. Near the end you can see his head shaking.

 

[QuailExpert]

check its vent, make sure its not clogged.
then check for deformities
i recommend grinding up spinach and infusing it into the water, it most always works for me when a hatchling isnt doing too well.

 

[QuailExpert]

okay so do something like this to keep its legs together. a bandaid will work just as well as long as you can hold the legs together.

 

[TheBirdLady2001]

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/newly-hatched-quail-has-leg-problems.1034332/
i have also found a past article with similar findings to your quail.

These threads seemed to have the same problem. I’m going to try making a little ‘chick chair’ and see if he will start putting any weight on his legs. And I read to feed him boiled egg yolk mixed with a chick starter mash, so I’m going to try that. Thank you so much

 

[Alaskan]

Looking at him, I rather think that he is too far gone.

It sounds to me like you have done an excellent job.

Usually, if they are going to make it the nutri-drench (or similar ) is all that they need to get going.

I am so sorry , I know that it is heart breaking.

 

[micstrachan]

I would cradle him in your hands and get a little feed into him before you bother with the sling. I agree it seems to be pretty critical.

 

[QuailExpert]

also make sure the chick doesnt overheat. i know that when hatched they need a cool spot away from the heat lamp to get to in case they get too hot

 

[QuailExpert]

try helping it walk and stand if it perks up. dont give it too much food and water and keep a close eye on it for signs of illness you may want to separate the chick if it appears sick.

 

[Conan]

I actually have another chick (#2 lol ) there’s 3. But #2 is sitting like that. With his legs out in front of him. But he’s staring to walk pretty well.

Awesome! Glad to hear it. I had to hold my little gal up and let her feet go between my fingers and force them down for a few days while massaging her tiny muscles. Had to hold her up to the feed so she could eat. Happy to say, she is healthy these days!

 

[Conan]

That’s great out of the three that hatched they all seem to have some leg problems, each getting worse. #1 has a very red leg and a black toe when he hatched, which ended up falling off. #2 has problems getting his legs under him, and was sitting on his butt with his legs out in front of him. He seems to get the hang of walking now. But #3 is the worst, and is limp and lethargic and Almost disoriented

I wish I had some better advice - good thing QuailExpert is on the case!