HElp I thInk?

kera!

Songster
9 Years
Jan 1, 2011
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I have 15 new chicks and the light brown leghorn seems to be the sleepiest and maybe a little sluggish ..I am trying not to freak out..but it would be horrible if it died ..no pasty but should I just keep dipping the beak in sugar water ..I think I am paranoid my kids love these things they are trying to hold all day long,,dont want any to die..
 
He may be being overhandled, both by you and the kids.

Also, it happens sometimes that a chick is just unhealthy and there is nothing that can be done. There WILL BE CASUALTIES when raising chicks.

I have one daughter, and though she clamors to pet and hold the chicks when we have them, I severely limit handling them especially when they are so young and fragile.

Also, I have NEVER fed my birds sugar water.
 
I know it's hard when they're so darn cute, but try not to over handle them.

Like other posters said, limit 'cuddle the chicks' time. I honastly only handle mine

15-20 minutes a day, and by handling I mean petting, not holding.

I spend the rest of the time with them just watching them sleep, play and eat.
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Chicks sleep ALOT I wouldn't worry. I'd even stop dipping his beak in sugar water,

and let him rest.

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ScissorChick
 
Thanks for the help I watched for a long time I think she wasnt eating,,she is better she is smaller than the others and made the kids leave them alone....thanks everyone..
 

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