Failing to thrive???

Ginge52

In the Brooder
May 1, 2025
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Recently got 2 orpington chicks at 1 day old. Placed under 2 Broodie wydottes, they are great co-parenting mothers. One of the chicks is great running around, learning to feed, drinking, eating.

The other though seems weaker somehow. She is 5 days old now, eating and drinking but seems unsteady on their feet, pasty bum everyday(which I am cleaning). She stands still a lot and looks tired. Her wings are spindly rather than fluffy and she likes to hide a lot.

Is she failing to thrive? Should I prepare myself for the worst.
 
Maybe her parents had vitamin deficiency. I would give her some liquid vitamins (B complex baby vitamins are perfect), one or 2 drops on the beak once a day. Whatever happens, it won't hurt.
 

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