Cull chick?

[Mill Chick]

I’ll add this little tip for anyone hatching chicks: when they’re still absorbing their yolk sac and looking a bit wobbly in those first 24 hours, apple juice can be a gentle lifesaver. Just a drop (I use a syringe) of natural, no-sugar-added apple juice can help hydrate them and give a quick boost of glucose and vitamins. It’s easy to find, easy to use, and way better than trying to force-feed them something complicated when they’re still figuring out how their feet work. You can also just microwave some chopped up apple and water in the microwave- and tada! apple juice. Apple cider vinegar is hard on the crop, so I would avoid unless there is a definate fungal infection and the chick is 7 days old.

Think of it like a baby smoothie—just a drop to perk them up as they transition from fluffy egg blob to actual chick-in-charge. Ive used it on parrots for decades.

Thank you so much for your advice! I gave him a couple of drops of apple juice every hour and he’s doing so much better! I googled it and apple juice has riboflavin, thiamin, vitamin B6 they are all great for struggling chicks! Riboflavin is good for strength in the legs is what I have heard.

 

[CabritaChicks]

'An Apple a day, keeps the doctor away'

 

[Cmp211]

How’s the chick doing?

 

[Mill Chick]

How’s the chick doing?

Great! I put him/her with the other chicks last night and with a little supervision they were totally fine. He can eat food a I have dipped his beak in water a couple of times. But he’s still sorta wobbly and a lot sleeper compared to the other chicks

Thanks everyone for your responses they where all very helpful!

 

[Chicken_tiger_catt]

'An Apple a day, keeps the doctor away'

yep, it sure does!

*throws Honeycrisp at dentist*

 

[Mill Chick]

Nap time

The one I assisted is the reddish chick, any name suggestions? Sorry the pictures are a little fuzzy.

 

[CatInTheHenHouse]

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The one I assisted is the reddish chick, any name suggestions? Sorry the pictures are a little fuzzy.

It’s reddish and you saved it with apple juice, so…name it after an apple variety?

 

[Mill Chick]

It’s reddish and you saved it with apple juice, so…name it after an apple variety?

I think they were honey crisp apples I gave to her so maybe Honey…

P.S. I think it is a girl but I don’t know for sure!

 

[tviss711]

I'm so glad your chick is doing better! I think Honey is a great name. Amazing what a nice little sugar boost can do!

 

[Mill Chick]

I'm so glad your chick is doing better! I think Honey is a great name. Amazing what a nice little sugar boost can do!

I found out that apples don’t only have sugar but some B vitamins that are good for struggling chicks!