Help! head bobbing chatter chick

[mindystevenson]

Hello everyone. My family just picked up 6 new chicks on Saturday. They are about 2-4 days old when I got them from a local hatchery. One of my Speckled Sussex chicks is doing a weird chatter chirping and head bobbing over and over. I've tried giving water, soften food and have inspected chick for any odd bumps. I've tried gently massaging the neck in a downward motion in hopes that maybe if something was stuck it would dislodged. I'm not sure what else to do it why this behavior is happening. It's been at least 2 years since we've had baby chicks and I don't think I've ever seen this. Any thoughts?

 

[drumstick diva]

If you could get a video of what she is doing -post it at "emergencies, diseases, injuries, cures," thread

 

[chickens really]

What type of bedding do you use?....A video is not needed.......Get some Chick grit...Keep feed and water filled at all times.......

I'm sure it will be okay...


Cheers!

 

[chickens really]

Too many people recommend wetting the Chicks feed......It actually can cause them to get sick with impacted crop...Chicks/Chickens are designed to eat dry feed...Fresh water... ducklings do best on wet feed........

I hope all is well...