Got 36 freedom ranger chicks on Friday 3/23. All has gone well until today...I noticed one chick that wasn't as lively...it just stands in the brooder and does not move much, and I noticed it is much smaller than the rest. Upon closer inspection, his eyes are closed most of the time, however I haven't noticed any discharge or "crust" around the eyes. I have it isolated now, but it's not eating anything, and the last time I checked on it, it was standing in its water dish, not moving. It's very sluggish.
I have pretty much just written this one off as survival of the fittest, but if anyone has any suggestions or experience with this before I go ahead and cull, it would be appreciated.
I realize that this post may be better suited to a different section of the forum, but quite frankly, I respect the experience of the usual visitors/posters on this section somewhat more than others, so please accept my apologies.
I have pretty much just written this one off as survival of the fittest, but if anyone has any suggestions or experience with this before I go ahead and cull, it would be appreciated.
I realize that this post may be better suited to a different section of the forum, but quite frankly, I respect the experience of the usual visitors/posters on this section somewhat more than others, so please accept my apologies.