chick with laboured breathing, sleepy

[Heather Christensen]

have 4 day old baby quail. I've just noticed one looking like it's not doing well. It's breathing fast, seeking the warmest spot under the heat lamp or electric hen, and sleeping there. I don't know what's wrong with it. Is there anything I can do for it? I lost one chick yesterday and it happened pretty fast - all seemed fine and 2-3 hrs later I found one dead under the electric hen. Don't want to loose more!

 

[Wyorp Rock]

I'm sorry she is not doing well

I don't know much about Quail, so hopefully someone like @007Sean will chime in.

Is your baby drinking and pooping?

The only thing I know to do is try to keep her hydrated and warm.

 

[WhiteWyan]

Have you recorded the temperature directly under the lamp? Maybe it is not warm enough.