lost 2 week old too illness? Help?

[Harley Demag]

We lost a girl today she was 2 weeks old. I want to know if its something i should be concerned about for the other girls or if she just didn't make it because she was small or had internal problems? She was much much smaller than the rest of the chicks. she doesn't look like she has grown in a week. She looked to be having difficulty breathing and her heart was thumping out of her little body. Again is this something I should be concerned about for the rest of the chicks or is this a one time occasion?

thanks,

Liz

 

[Acornewell]

I am a new chick mom too. I am soooo sorry to hear about one of your girls

I'm sure someone here will be able to help!

 

[jdywntr]

I am not too experienced with very young chicks but in my experience ( and if this was a duckling ) I would not be too concerned about the others. This one chick sounded like it wasn't thriving so it was most likely something internal or genetic. I, personally, would chalk it up to failure to thrive and just insure that your others are eating, drinking and pooping well. I'm sorry for your loss.