Chick won't walk or open eyes

[Cshafer12]

I have a new chick that has spraddle legs that I've bound but it still won't stand but rather lays face first in the bedding. It also won't open its eyes and only drinks if I dip his beak. Still can't get him to eat. I've already separated him from the group and brought him inside to watch him.

 

[azygous]

Do you have Poultry Nutri-drench? The little guy probably needs a kick-start. The drench is absorbed directly into the bloodstream, by-passing the digestive organs which are likely underdeveloped and part of the problem.

There's a possibility the chick is blind. Offer it some finely minced boiled egg, both white and yolk, and tap and scratch the dish with your fingernail to simulate the sound of a broody hen's beak signalling the chick should eat.

I suggest creating a heating pad envelope, folded over like a burrito, for the chick to provide it with warmth and security.

 

[Cshafer12]

Do you have Poultry Nutri-drench? The little guy probably needs a kick-start. The drench is absorbed directly into the bloodstream, by-passing the digestive organs which are likely underdeveloped and part of the problem.

There's a possibility the chick is blind. Offer it some finely minced boiled egg, both white and yolk, and tap and scratch the dish with your fingernail to simulate the sound of a broody hen's beak signalling the chick should eat.

I suggest creating a heating pad envelope, folded over like a burrito, for the chick to provide it with warmth and security.

I don't have any nutri-drench but can get some tomorrow. He is now opening his eyes and is drinking if I dip his beak. After about an hour of binding his legs he's standing better. Not all sprawled out on his belly. I haven't had any chick issues yet so am new to ICU for chicks

 

[ChickNanny13]

2x azygous

 

[MINDANAO DAVE]

I don't have any nutri-drench but can get some tomorrow. He is now opening his eyes and is drinking if I dip his beak. After about an hour of binding his legs he's standing better. Not all sprawled out on his belly. I haven't had any chick issues yet so am new to ICU for chicks

Just give him some time and keep doing what you are doing and you might be fine.