Help!!! about two week old silky chick found in mud (pics)

[Hawkeye95]

Did you get the mud out of his nostrils? If not, you might want to get a Q-tip damp (not soaking wet) and try to work at it a bit- rub it, and see if that helps. Glad he was eating.

 

[PAchickenlover]

Thanks I did use a Q-tip, that was one of the first things that I grabbed as I ran into the house with the baby. I think no it can breathe out of it's nostrils some. It ate some baby parrot food and some chick crumbles. I noticed that its one toe is curled, is it too late to try to get it to straighten out?

 

[PAchickenlover]

The chick still seems weak, should I keep it in overnight? Will there be a priblem with the mom taking it back? I would like to keep it with me tonight so it can get its strength back but I don't want mom to freak out when I bring it back either. What should I do?

 

[bambi]

I would keep it inside for now. Have you given it any sav a chic? try typing in the search (top right hand side of screen) splinting for chickens I think you will find good resource. Wishing you and your chick the best

 

[Miss Lydia]

I am with bambi about keepingg it in till it's stronger. heres a link about leg and foot problems https://sites.google.com/a/poultrypedia.com/poultrypedia/

 

[they'reHISchickens]

Keep it inside until it is much stronger. Plan to slip it back to mom some dark night.
Use a blow dryer carefully to thoroughly dry it. Hypothermia is likely it's worst problem.
If you have been watching it, you may have subconsciously known it is a weak chick. Did you notice the foot deformity before or is it a factor because it is chilled and unhappy? Keep it warm and feed/water in front of it and see if it comes around.

 

[chicken grandma]

I used Kaytee baby bird handfeeding formula once to save an adult Silkie mix.
Go ahead and feed it the formula. I think the warmth and the food will help you build this chick up.
The mom will take it back one night, just get it strong! Good luck - praying for you and the little bird!

 

[kyeschicks]

aw she looks stressed

I wish you the best!

 

[kyeschicks]

do not take it outside with the mother, he will most definitely die. That weakness happens right before they die when they can't balance themselves and fall over.

I hope he/she makes it!

 

[AlexisB. (I <3 Silkies)]

use vet rx on her nose!!!
she is a partridge!