Blind baby chick

[Noelspiker]

Is he pooping?
What's that like?

Don't push on the crop when you give food or water, this will make the food/water come back up, chickens do not have a gag reflex.

He is pooping a few times a day. Sometimes it's more white with a little bit of brown but sometimes it's a good amount of brown. It's always a little watery

 

[Noelspiker]

So this morning I went to check on him and he was alive but weaker than normal. I got him out and he wouldn't drink water on his own from the spoon like normal so I had to use an eye dropper. I also got some food into him. I set him on the ground and after a minute he spit up some water stuff without me messing with his crop. He's not peeping or walking to me like normal. Is there anything else I can try for him?

 

[Callender Girl]

It's possible that you have done all that you can. I've been there.

But, no one can say you haven't tried your best. I hope he still pulls through, but if not, it may just be his time. He has had a great champion in you. Please keep us posted.

 

[LaFleche]

So this morning I went to check on him and he was alive but weaker than normal. I got him out and he wouldn't drink water on his own from the spoon like normal so I had to use an eye dropper. I also got some food into him. I set him on the ground and after a minute he spit up some water stuff without me messing with his crop. He's not peeping or walking to me like normal. Is there anything else I can try for him?

Yes, you can keep it warm and snuggled up on your bare skin under your shirt so it will be able to feel your body heat and heart beat. This will provide comfort and not feeling lost and alone on its way out of its short life.

Sometimes they just won't make it in spite all our best efforts.

 

[Noelspiker]

So I've been holding him at my chest for around 2 hours. Around 15 minutes ago I put him in his cage to feed my bearded dragon. When I came back he was limp and I thought he was dead. Then I saw him blink a little and move his mouth. He's been like this since I got him back out. I did get a strong reaction out of him because i accidentally touched his eye. He kicked at me and chirped. But hes just limp again after. At this point is it better to just put him out of his misery? If so how can I go about that humanely?

 

[Noelspiker]

If I do something that bothers him I can get a reaction like a chirp or a movement but he's mostly limp. I think I'm gonna let him go on his own simply because it would eat me up inside worrying that there was something more I could've done or that he would've made it if I put him down.

 

[Callender Girl]

I wish I could offer good advice here. I have no idea how to help him go humanely. I think it's likely he will go on his own soon. I am sorry for both of you but proud of you for caring about him and trying to help him live the best possible life.

 

[Noelspiker]

Unfortunately blink passed away. I was holding him so he was not alone. Thank you so much for helping me and him. I only had him for a few days but he made a big impact on me. I'm glad he's not suffering anymore.

 

[Callender Girl]

I am glad you were able to comfort Blink as he passed. I'm sure he felt your presence. Your kindness was a great gift to him. Yes, his suffering is over, and yes, his life created a big impact on yours. Take care.

 

[Wyorp Rock]

I'm sorry to hear about Blink.
You did all you could for him.