HELP PLEASE Weak 2 week old silkie

[cherieangelle]

One out of the 9 silkies I hatched is extremely sleepy. Eating & drinking still. But seems very weak. I don’t know what to do. I’m getting very nervous. I separated her bc they were all trampling her when she would sleep. I’ve done the sugar thing & given poultry cell. Idk what else to do. Please help.

The one on the right is a week younger & almost bigger now.

 

[cherieangelle]

She just made a very weird noise & pooped. Now is falling back over on her side

 

[mcdze]

sometimes youll get a weak chick that will deteriorate, it happens, just keep it as clean and comfortable as practical until it passes ..

 

[cherieangelle]

sometimes youll get a weak chick that will deteriorate, it happens, just keep it as clean and comfortable as practical until it passes ..

Is there nothing I can do?!

 

[Theorrin]

sometimes there's nothing that can be done. try making it drink some hydro hen and don't let it get too cold

 

[sourland]

Is there nothing I can do?!

You have done all the right things. Sometimes a chick is born with congenital problems that result in 'failure to thrive'. Sometimes they resolve, and sometimes they don't.

 

[Saveria]

You can try giving her some electrolytes, and also some egg yolk.

 

[Saveria]

Sorry, I missed in the post that you are giving her poultry cell already.

 

[cherieangelle]

You can try giving her some electrolytes, and also some egg yolk.

I’m going to try the egg yolk! She was making a very weird chirp a few mins ago like so weak. She just made a couple normal chirps. I’m scared to leave her side

 

[Saveria]

I'm so sorry you are going through this. Having sick chicks can be so stressful and sad.