HELP!!! Lethargic Chick

[bantyhen]

I have a Brown Leghorn chick named Amelia that is about 4 weeks old. She stands or sits around looking sad with ruffled feathers. She occasionally eats tiny bits or walks around slowly. They are on medicated. Chick starter and I put wazine wormer iin their water. Thanks.

 

[bantyhen]

Also, Amelia is in the same brooder with seven other chicks, and they are all fine.

 

[reeseyschix]

I have the same issue with a less than 1 week old Americauna with 11 other chicks of mixed kinds. Kinda worried about her.

 

[keesmom]

Why are you giving them wormer?

 

[bantyhen]

Someone told me to put wormer in their water because it sounded like she has worms.

 

[bantyhen]

Reeseyschix, I hope your Ameraucana gets better.

 

[reeseyschix]

She's eating and drinking fine. Just think she's the runt of the brood. Thx

 

[bantyhen]

Amelia was eating some, too. I hope she'll get better.

 

[bantyhen]

Now, Amelia is not showing much interest in eating. She is still drinking, and she is walking around more. Her tail moves slightly when she breaths. Her droppings are normal. All other chicks are fine.

 

[IloveBuffy]

Try playing with them. Give them something really interesting to do so she wants to get up and join the fun. Also, try standing her up or putting treats in with them if they are old enough.