Chick Won't Open It's Eyes

[DjBeaky]

Help! Not even 1 day old chick won't open it's eyes, even if I try and open them! Also it keeps lying on it's back and is very wobbly, I thought this was because of its long legs but its siblings have long legs too and they're fine. The chick doesn't seem keen on eating or drinking and occasionally shivers even though its under a heat lamp. Please help, I don't know I it will make it through the night! x

 

[Mr MKK FARMS]

Welcome to BYC!!!

Glad to have you aboard!!

 

[redsoxs]

Greetings from Kansas, DjBeaky, and

! Great to have you aboard but sorry to hear about your sick chick. I sure don't have a notion what might be wrong - you might try posting in the following link for more advice. Hope it's okay!!

https://www.backyardchickens.com/f/10/emergencies-diseases-injuries-and-cures

Or maybe this link:

https://www.backyardchickens.com/f/11/raising-baby-chicks

 

[drumstick diva]

Maybe the hatching process was especially hard on that one.