Chick was stuck on it's back

[Corey NC]

When I went to check on my serama chicks this morning one was on it's back and it seemed to have been there for a while flailing it's legs due to the wat the shavings looked around it. At first sight I thought they were dead but I turned it over and it seemed fine though wobbly and very weak. After being on it's feet for a while it seemed to regain strength and is perfectly fine.

Has anyone had this happen where a chick got on it's back and got stuck and struggled so much it died of exhastion?

 

[hinkjc]

Yes, they can die of heart failure from the stress. I'm glad your baby is ok.

Jody

 

[chickbea]

Oh! I'm glad you found your little one in time!

 

[BamaChicken]

If they stay on their back they will die. Their hearts will stop cause it puts pressure on them in that position.

 

[Corey NC]

Its was on it's back agian this morning, I tryed to help it but it died in my hands. I am now down to 4 chicks.

 

[chickbea]

I'm so very sorry.

 

[Bawkadoodledoo]

There might have been something wrong with it's legs...

 

[hinkjc]

I agree there was probably something else wrong with the chick. I'm so sorry. :aww

Jody

 

[hencackle]

I'm very sorry Corey.

 

[Corey NC]

I am sad too, luckily I have a dozen of Jody's eggs in the bator and I'm not giving up on the Seramas yet, I have more eggs coming in febuary.

This makes me wonder if momma isn't a bad momma after all and just these chicks had problems.....