Help! I Think I Have A Runt!

[alexa009]

Did she hatch from a small egg?

 

[MochaDuck]

As lon as the other chickens aren't bullying her, and she's eating, drinking, and pooping normal, I think she'll be fine . I've never had a runt before but as long as she acts fine, I don't see why there'd be a problem. However, she may not be as hardy as the other chickens.

 

[Oh_kerms]

I hadnt given her anything since she was doing everything but growing properly. But here's an update, I wake up around 6 am to check up on them and turn their day light on and they're fine. But just an hour ago, I noticed she wouldn't stand. And when I forced her to, she would wobble. She also was panting. I knew then that I had to put her down because something was seriously wrong. I got the vinegar and baking soda ready, but when I went back to her, she was gone.. Things escalated so quickly..

 

[MochaDuck]

I hadnt given her anything since she was doing everything but growing properly. But here's an update, I wake up around 6 am to check up on them and turn their day light on and they're fine. But just an hour ago, I noticed she wouldn't stand. And when I forced her to, she would wobble. She also was panting. I knew then that I had to put her down because something was seriously wrong. I got the vinegar and baking soda ready, but when I went back to her, she was gone.. Things escalated so quickly..

I'm sorry to hear that.

 

[ChickNanny13]

Sorry for your loss ...

 

[PetesChicks]

So sorry. I had a runt in my last batch, she didn’t make it either.

 

[Chickygirl63]

I have had several runts now they will catch up in size eventually

 

[Chickygirl63]

Oh i am sorry that happened

 

[Barbs Girls]

Awe that is just awful!! So sorry for your loss!