Is it normal for a chick to not be able to get it's head in an up-right position?

[Jennahfly1980]

It pooped once after it hatched and after I had to cleaned it's vent. Hasn't pooped again, but hasn't really started eating/drinking much. Should I be concerned about this?

 

[lazy gardener]

Is it in the brooder? What are you using for a heat source? Are you putting crumble on the floor of brooder? In a paper plate, or on a piece of cardboard, or on paper towel? Chicks initially do best if they walk through their feed! She may have ample yolk resources so is not hungry yet. If you have not bought Poultry Nutri Drench, I strongly urge you to buy some and use it for the first 2 weeks.

 

[Jennahfly1980]

I am using a ceramic bulb. Yes in the brooder. I did sprinkle a little crumble down so she has pecked at it, but she's just playing. Not really eating yet. Thank you for the advice. I will go to TS and find Poultry Nutri Drench.

 

[Jennahfly1980]

Pooped and eating good now. Still having to give water with dropper.