How long till I intervene?

[HereChickChickChick88]

It pecked at some food and I’ve seen it drink - very lethargic but doesn’t seem to be in pain.

 

[Mysimplewyominglife]

Is he losing weight? He could also be in pain but not showing it. Has the area gotten darker over the last 24 hrs? Does it and or the chick smell bad i.e rotting?

 

[HereChickChickChick88]

 

[HereChickChickChick88]

Darker, drying up, white spots. No foul odor and doesn’t seem smaller but the last 24 hrs noticeable difference in energy and interest of food/water in comparison to the other chicks. Did see it eat/drink some yesterday afternoon, but decline this morning for sure. Unless it partied solo while the others slept and is now exhausted and they are well rested... I’m afraid it’s rapidly declining

 

[HereChickChickChick88]

I imagine the fouls odor and weight loss is the next progression, but I have to ask for my own sanity before culling... I’m new at this so if any of you experts know how to save this things life let me know.

 

[WVduckchick]

Did it burst or just dry up?
Not much you can do now, other than wait it out and see if it improves. Or go ahead and cull. I'd give it a couple days, at least today and see if it perks up or not. Some chicks are just lazier than others, so you will have to trust your judgement.

forgive me not going back thru the pages, but did you try Nutridrench or any vitamins? I would also put some Neosporin on the spot.

 

[WVduckchick]

Oh also, is it pooping normally?

 

[HereChickChickChick88]

I have no idea if it’s pooping - I don’t think it is at all but I can’t say for sure. Didn’t burst - just dried. I will try neosporin and wait.

 

[HereChickChickChick88]

Thank you!

 

[Mysimplewyominglife]

Agree with WVduckchick. If it has no smell now that might be a good sign but I could also mean it's not to far off. Give it another 24hrs to see if anything changes. But to me that don't look so good.