Chick acting a little lethargic (lazy)?

[metalman488]

I noticed that my week old whandotte rooster is looking a little more tired than the rest. He walks around pretty normally he just acts a little lazier than the others and it looks like he is holding his wings a little lower than the others are too. He peeps just like the others and I know he eats but I'm not sure how much he drinks because I don't sit there watching them that long. There are 8 hens, all the same age, in the brooder with him. This morning I saw that he had tiny bits of dried poop around his vent, but it didnt look like it was blocking it. I cleaned that off though. What should I do to help him? Could he just be tired?

 

[lazy gardener]

You might try getting some electrolytes and probiotics into him, perhaps some vitamins might perk him up. Best to be pro-active and do what you can before it is truly an issue. it could be nothing, or you might be catching something early.

 

[metalman488]

You might try getting some electrolytes and probiotics into him, perhaps some vitamins might perk him up.  Best to be pro-active and do what you can before it is truly an issue.  it could be nothing, or you might be catching something early.

I heard that putting 1/2 a teaspoon of apple cider vinegar per quart of water helps with their digestive system and that bananas can help with electrolytes. Has anybody heard of this? Does it sound right?

 

[brood mother]

I was told by the man I bought my 4 isa brown hens from that apple cider vinegar in water was good for them. I didn't know I could give it to my chicks. I haven't given my chicks anything but starter/grower and water.