My neighbor brought me this little chick today that the mother abandoned. Can anyone tell me what ki

[kinchchicks]

I would appreciate any help. I have given it water and baby duck starter, as that is all I had and the feed store is closed. It was very cold and almost dead tonight, but seems better now that it is under a light. I will upload picture from my laptop.
Thanks,
Gail

 

[Fierlin1182]

Hello and
I think it's good you're taking care of this chick, what a nice thing to do!
I've given my chicks duck starter too before, once when we ran out of feed. For one night, that shouldn't be a problem. It's good that you've given it some heat, that's probably what it needed the most. Some people suggest adding sugar to the water to give a bit of extra strength. Good luck, I hope she makes it!

 

[kinchchicks]

My daughter told me to give it half water and half Gatorade. Do you think that is ok? I just got two baby Rouen Ducks two days ago. I am going to post their pictures too!
thanks!

 

[Fierlin1182]

I've never heard about doing this before, but I just had a look,
https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/371677/can-chickens-drink-gatorade
It appears that there shouldn't be any problems with that.

 

[greymane]

Best of luck with your little baby! Sounds like you are doing all the right things. I think the Gatorade should be fine.

 

[1muttsfan]

Hi and welcome to BYC from northern Michigan

Gatoraide is high in iron - pedialyte would be a better choice. Good luck.

 

[The Red Rooster]

Sounds like you're doing the right thing. Just keep that light on him/her.

 

[Kevin565]

 

[4-H chicken mom]

Hi and from Ohio. So glad you joined. Good luck.

 

[weimarmama]

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from Alabama. Glad you joined us.