chick actions...what's up?

[jebogy]

My chicks arrived this morning, all alive and accounted for. Their activity is just as described on this board with one exception. Three of the chicks (out of thirty five) will fall over, looks like they are scratching their ear, and flounce around spastically, rest a moment and then do it again. Is this a balance issue, birth defect, insect problem, result of mail handling, or what? I'm not even sure they have drunk or eaten anything yet (they all look alike to me!). Please give me some knowledge!!

 

[Gonzo]

Sounds like they may have gotten a little shook up in the mail, I'd give them a few days, they'll probally be fine.

 

[easttxchick]

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I have never seen this in any of my shipped chicks(others may have).
What are the breeds of chicks that are falling over? All the same breed?
Also, did you dip their beaks when you got them to make sure they knew how to drink?

 

[Ms.FuzzyButts]

You may need to dip each ones beak into the water briefly so that they know what & where it is, if you have not done that already. And

 

[jebogy]

I dunked their little beaks and attempted to do everything recommended on this board (ie. sugar water, crumbles on paper towels, etc.). The affected chicks are two Jersey Giants ond one domonique (I think!). I'll let ya'll know the outcome.