Chick acting rather tiered and lays down a lot

[WillowWispFarm]

Got my chicks today from tractor supply and this one seems to just be laying around most of he time, the others get up, walk around, eat and drink, but shes mostly just layin there. Any ideas why or what to do to get her up and going?

 

[browland84]

Did you get some save a chick stuff from the tractor store? Put some in her water and dip her beak in it. If you don't have the ability to get some tonight try giving some applesauce.

 

[WillowWispFarm]

I did not get that, but i can get it tomorrow to help, I picked her up a little while ago and dipped her beak in water and she drank some and then ate a little, then everyone took a nap. Hoping she will be good till morning, even if she is, should I still get that?

 

[browland84]

Yes I would. My chicks are healthy 3 week olds and they still get some with their water everyday.

 

[WillowWispFarm]

Ok thanks I'll be sure to pick some up tomorrow. When do you plan to stop giving them it?

 

[browland84]

I haven't decided

I may always keep some on hand just incase. It's kinda like Gatorade for chickens.

 

[WillowWispFarm]

Just a quick update, little Dixie (thats what i ended up naming her) is doing good now, shes up eating and drinking and seeming rather happy. I think as soon as she got up, relized there was food and water and got that in her tummy it helped.

 

[browland84]

That's great! I was thinking about her today.

 

[WillowWispFarm]

Aw thank you, I stayed up till about 2am watching all of them, and even woke up a few times in the middle of the "night" to look over and make sure they were all fine. Shes turning out to be a little fire cracker too haha

 

[browland84]

You sound like me! I treated them like new babies. I didn't sleep much