Baby Chick not doing good

[micstrachan]

Just reread your original post. It sounds like he responded to the nutrient fluid. Keep that going, along with warmth.

 

[TheBirdLady2001]

I’ve been moving him around in and out of the heat. And I saw your other post, but I don’t have an spinach at the moment..

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]

the chick sounds very much alive to me. seems to want to get up but cant. i wish you luck and keep us updated on what happens!

 

[TheBirdLady2001]

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.

I was holding him for a bit. But I put him back in with the two other chicks under the heat lamp because they cuddle together. And he can’t really hold his head up to eat, but I’m going to try to make a mash and feed it to him.

 

[micstrachan]

@QuailExpert... can you please chime in with advice? I have no experience with quail chicks and I've never had a sick chicken chick. I agree the chick seems very much alive.

 

[Conan]

Such a bummer. Poor little dude. I had a bantam chick that couldn't stand when she hatched - legs kicked out in front of her like she was sitting. I named her Paddles. I did some physical therapy with her until she could stand on her own. She definitely didn't look as down and out as your little guy though. I hope he turns around.

 

[TheBirdLady2001]

the chick sounds very much alive to me. seems to want to get up but cant. i wish you luck and keep us updated on what happens!

I definitely will keep you updated. And earlier he was kicking around more, but he’s seemed to lose energy. He’s limp now when I hold him.

 

[TheBirdLady2001]

Such a bummer. Poor little dude. I had a bantam chick that couldn't stand when she hatched - legs kicked out in front of her like she was sitting. I named her Paddles. I did some physical therapy with her until she could stand on her own. She definitely didn't look as down and out as your little guy though. I hope he turns around.

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.

 

[micstrachan]

Did you say the chick was just hatched this morning? Does anyone think feeding raw egg yolk would be a good idea? Quick essential nutrients, if the chick will swallow. Thoughts?

 

[QuailExpert]

my bet is some deformity or strength issue. do you know how the hatching went for this one ?