Chick dying

[Mama Farley]

I actually did all of that (using Epsom salt water)
She’s fading fast.

 

[cleoandtheflock]

Does she feel hot if so get her out of the heat for a little

 

[cleoandtheflock]

Dip her beak in some water to keep her hydrated

 

[Mama Farley]

Dip her beak in some water to keep her hydrated

I have. And I’ve given her syrup water.

 

[cleoandtheflock]

Is she chirping

 

[Eggcessive]

I would try to get the chick drinking water with electrolytes. A few drops of molasses can help to stimulate it to poop. Mineral oil or olive oil can be good to stimulate to poop, but giving those orally can be dangerous. Pasty butt is sometimes from shipping stress or being too hot. How high is the lamp from the chicks? It should be a minimum of 18 inches from their heads. A larger brooder would help so they could get to a cooler spot if they are too hot. If he is already acting weak or lethargic, it may be too late to save him. We never know what chicks go through during shipping or sitting in a feed store. A lot die unfortunately.

 

[Mama Farley]

We had a power outage about half way through the incubation process. Most of the eggs didn’t hatch. 5 did and one died yesterday. I’m wondering if maybe that affected the development of the chick.

 

[Mama Farley]

I would try to get the chick drinking water with electrolytes. A few drops of molasses can help to stimulate it to poop. Mineral oil or olive oil can be good to stimulate to poop, but giving those orally can be dangerous. Pasty butt is sometimes from shipping stress or being too hot. How high is the lamp from the chicks? It should be a minimum of 18 inches from their heads. A larger brooder would help so they could get to a cooler spot if they are too hot. If he is already acting weak or lethargic, it may be too late to save him. We never know what chicks go through during shipping or sitting in a feed store. A lot die unfortunately.

We hatched these.

 

[Mama Farley]

Just waiting for it to take its last breath right now. It’s too late.

 

[Eggcessive]

So sorry.