Chick that sits down a lot and wobbles

[Myah1011]

2 weeks ago my turkey hatched out four chickens, 3 of them are very energetic and eating a ton and drinking a ton while the last chicken does all these things as well but she seems a lot less energetic. She’s drinking, eating and pooping all fine but she sits down a lot and is wobbly on occasion. I’ve seen her running to momma flapping her wings to only sit down mid way for a few seconds then take off again! I believe she has maybe some type of problem with her leg but I’m not seeing anything out of the ordinary.. Am I missing something? I noticed this behavior a day and a half ago but not enough to make it totally concerning. These chicks also get medicated feed (until recently when we ran out now they have normal non medicated feed.) And they also get sav a chick probiotic and electrolytes.

 

[Wyorp Rock]

Left leg looks like it may have some discoloration/bruising.

I'd start giving her 1/4 tablet B-Complex daily to see if that helps strengthen the legs.

 

[Myah1011]

Left leg looks like it may have some discoloration/bruising.

I'd start giving her 1/4 tablet B-Complex daily to see if that helps strengthen the legs.

Oh, do I have to mix that with her water or force feed it to her?

 

[Wyorp Rock]

Oh, do I have to mix that with her water or force feed it to her?

I would just pop it directly into her beak.

 

[Myah1011]

I would just pop it directly into her beak.

Is this what I should get?

 

[Wyorp Rock]

Is this what I should get?

I would get B-Complex. You can find it on the vitamin aisle of stores like Walmart, CVS, etc.

 

[Myah1011]

I would get B-Complex. You can find it on the vitamin aisle of stores like Walmart, CVS, etc.


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The chick is a little older than 3 weeks old, so I'm just wondering how I give her 1/4 of the pill. Do I crush it into a powder or give the 1/4 to her in tinier pieces or just the whole 1/4? Sorry I've never had to give pills to any chicks before.

 

[Wyorp Rock]

The chick is a little older than 3 weeks old, so I'm just wondering how I give her 1/4 of the pill. Do I crush it into a powder or give the 1/4 to her in tinier pieces or just the whole 1/4? Sorry I've never had to give pills to any chicks before.

You can dissolve it in a small amount of water, then syringe drops into her throughout the day since she's so small.