Little Chick Not Doing Well

[AbbysSilkies]

hello!
I just had an incredible hatch, 14/17 chicks and two more would've gotten out if I had been more patient and not opened the incubator, and 13 are strong and healthy. However, sadly, I don't think one of them is doing so hot. I named him Elbow so I don't get too attached. Anyways, Elbow is so much smaller than everyone else, they hatched 12 days ago and he still looks so small, he just stands in a corner gasping for air, and he only drinks food or water when I lift him up and put him next to the food and water. Also, midday the chicks will shift to the far side of the brooder because it gets hotter and it's cooler over there but Elbow just stays put. Please help!!

 

[Rickba]

I always keep Kaytee Exact Hand Feeding Formula Baby Bird Food on hand for this situation. Great stuff. You can also make some out of starter and warm water by mushing it into soupy paste and gently shooting it directly into her crop. You may also want to add vitamins or probiotics and electrolytes with it. My wife has raised a lot of baby birds this way. WARNING, the chick will imprint on you and you will have a friend for life....

 

[3riverschick]

You can also give the chick a drop orally of Bovidr Labs poultry Nutri drench. it's an excellent Top Notch emergency nutritional supplement that doesn't need to be digested.
it mainlines directly into the bloodstream. 99% utilization, all-natural. measurable in the bloodstream very quickly.
www.nutridrench.com
Best,
Karen

 

[AbbysSilkies]

You can also give the chick a drop of both of Bovidr Labs poultry Nutri drench. it's an excellent Top Notch emergency nutritional supplement that doesn't need to be digested.
it mainlines directly into the bloodstream. 99% utilization, all-natural. measurable in the bloodstream very quickly.
www.nutridrench.com
Best,
Karen

Thanks so much, I'm sad to announce the poor little guy didn't make it I went to feed him sugar water earlier and the poor baby died in my hands. The poor thing, i cried for hours. Thank ps for the help, ill remember this for later