chick very lethargic and one won't stand up!

[kileyente]

Hello!

We had 15 baby female chicks that are 3 weeks old (3 barred rocks, 3 light brahmas, 3 black giants, 3 red stars, and 3 buff rocks); I've only had them for 2 weeks. One buff is very lethargic and has been sleeping standing up most of the day. The other, a barred rock, won't stand up and is very wobbly; it's also the runt of the flock.
I have them in a galvanized horse tank with pine shavings feeding on chick starter with the temp around 75-80. I've put 2 1/2 tablespoons sugar in their gallon waterer to help perk the buff up. The barred rock will eat from my hand and wobble to the waterer, she just won't stand.

I was reading to maybe get some chick electrolytes for the water for the buff and maybe separate the barred rock and give Vitamin B, are these the correct things to do??

 

[chicken boy123]

First, SEPERATE THEM RIGHT NOW!! Other wise they will not last. Then, measure the length from the top of the leg to the top of the foot. Then, cut two prices of pipe cleaner at that EXACT length. Then, secure the pipecleaner to the legs of the chicks with string not to tight so it doesn't cut off circulation. Leave the chick like this for a week or so and help it eat and drink if nessacary. The buff orp just take as good of care for her as possible and just try and make sure she eats and drinks.

 

[chicken boy123]

Do the pipe cleaner thing to the barred rock

 

[batormama]

What could be the problem, how would the pipe cleaners supporting it help it get better?

 

[batormama]

What could be the problem, how would the pipe cleaners supporting it help it get better?