How to save a a 10 day old chick, that has low hanging wings and seems to eat and move less than the res of the group of chicks

[Dark egger scientist]

How to cure a baby chick that seems sick

 

[Eggcessive]

Welcome to BYC. The chick may be dehydrated. Get it drinking water with electrolytes by dipping it’s beak for a second, then letting it swallow. Repeat several times and often. Is there any poop stuck to it’s vent. Chicks may suffer from shipping stress or failure to thrive. What is the temperature in your brooder? Is there a warm area and a cooler area?

 

[Dark egger scientist]

I have my chicks under red light to keep them warm during night, I live in texas and the weather is back to hot, during day I place them outside in a cage so they can get sun heat. I think I'm going to do that recommendation of dipping the break into water. Thank you

 

[Dark egger scientist]

 

[Eggcessive]

I use a thermometer under the hottest spot on the floor under the lamp (at least 18 inches above the chicks.) At 10 days, they should be around 85 degrees, with a cooler spot to escape to.