Chick to weak to move what do I do?

[laneh]

My four day old chick can't move literally at all, has been fine until thirty minutes ago. Has been eating and drinking great but now cant move and is breathing heavy and peeping. I don't know what is wrong, any idea?

 

[trailrider330]

Welcome to the BYC flock! We are glad you joined us, though I wish it were under better circumstances!

Any other symptoms? Did he hatch easily? Does he have pasty butt? Does he have any brooder buddies? How are they doing?

You may want to post here with the added information in hopes that someone will get back to you soon: https://www.backyardchickens.com/f/10/emergencies-diseases-injuries-and-cures or https://www.backyardchickens.com/f/11/raising-baby-chicks

Good lucK!

 

[drumstick diva]

He looks so fat, can you tell if he has a lot of fluid? Please do check that he doesn't have pasty butt. Have you seen him poop? He looks very bloated.

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[Yorkshire Coop]

Hi

Glad you could join the flock! I agree he looks very bloated, what does his umbilical area look like? The first few days of life are when they can get infection in the umbilical area therefore causing swelling and bloating of the abdomen (mushy chick disease) a His wings stuck out like they are could also point to him being too hot. Does he have enough space to get away from the heat to cool down?

Good luck with him

 

[N F C]

How's your little chick looking today? Hope the ideas given by the previous greeters helped.

Thanks for joining us!

 

[BantamFan4Life]

Hi

Glad you could join the flock! I agree he looks very bloated, what does his umbilical area look like? The first few days of life are when they can get infection in the umbilical area therefore causing swelling and bloating of the abdomen (mushy chick disease) a His wings stuck out like they are could also point to him being too hot. Does he have enough space to get away from the heat to cool down?

Good luck with him

x2