Bantam chick with a squishy butt and “hernia” around bum

[Mattymliv]

2x Wyrop Rock ... What are you doing for warmth?

They have a white heat lamp on them. With a small t shirt to keep the bottom of the box warm, it’s worked with all my other TLC babies but any suggestions are always welcome. They stay warm in their box but want something to get underneath. I have been monitoring the heat frequently I was just worried about him being several days old and still having a squishy butt and naval poking out lol.

 

[Wyorp Rock]

How is he today?
Can he eat/drink on his own?
Pooping o.k.?

I would make a wet mash out the chick starter and see if he will eat that. My chick/ens love wet feed.

 

[Mattymliv]

How is he today?
Can he eat/drink on his own?
Pooping o.k.?

I would make a wet mash out the chick starter and see if he will eat that. My chick/ens love wet feed.

I have to help him eat/drink, he has drank a few times on his own but I have to assist a little bit. I have not seen his poop today however there was one little poop that was solid green and liquid. As far as food, I’ve been feeding them wet chick starter since I got them, one of them is picking at some solid food but they other one I’ve been using a syringe to get it in him, I will try to get him to pick at it on its own today.he is doing much better but still very sleepy.

 

[Mattymliv]

Update, the chick died despite my efforts. I think there was something internal that was beyond my control. Thank you all for your help. The other chick is doing great.

 

[Wyorp Rock]

I'm sorry for your loss

 

[ChickNanny13]