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Help with possible sick chick

hh237

In the Brooder
Mar 27, 2022
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Hello all!
We just got baby chicks for the first time this past week. They are about 5-6 days old. We have 5 total and all but one are thriving. Our Amaracauna chick seems off. For the past two days she peeps loudly almost constantly. She also doesn’t seem to feed or water herself unless I help her along. She also seems to be a loner when it comes to being with the other chicks. At times she seem lethargic and closes her eyes a lot. She seems to have normal poops. I’m so worried about her. They’re all so sweet. Does anyone know what could be going on? Thanks!
 
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If you can get some Poultry Nutri-Drench, I'd add that to her water or if she won't drink, direct dose her with a couple of drops every few hours to start. Be careful when forcing a chicken to drink, as they can choke very easily. I find it easiest to just drop a little at a time on their bottom beak, and then allow them to swallow it on their own.
 

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