Class Chick perked up, but have to hand feed...

[stnkyferit]

I have him/her in a chick chair because of the legs (I am guessing that the lack of heat after hatching, coupled with slippery flooring, caused it) and I am hand feeding water and a very, very watery mash in a dropper (with electrolytes). He/she perks up pretty well after a feeding and peeps their head off....how often should I feed him/her? Is it quantity vs. amount of times? I did the Poly Vi Sol (no Iron) too, to help with any deficiencies that may also be causing the leg issue...I think she/he hatched on Friday, and then was taken home from the class without a heat lamp, and was ice cold on it's deathbed this morning....hope it pulls through...

I've only gotten one or two poops in 12 hours....Im guessing because of the lack of food....

But how often should I hand feed? He/she isn't strong enough to feed themselves yet...

 

[Judy]

I'd probably just try to keep something in the crop during the day, and maybe a little at night til it gains some strength, or for a few days.