My new baby chick is not doing well!

[momma karen]

I received my new baby chicks yesterday. I was very excited and had to show everyone at the Post Office!

This morning 2 of the 9 were not well. They were lying by themselves off to the side.

Thinking that they my have been too small to get up to the waterer I gave them some through an eyedropper, and added a jar lid of water, and put them back. An hour later one is well and playing with the others an one is not. She is just lying on her side and doesn't want to open her eyes. I got her to drink a little more water, but she is just sleeping.

Any ideas for nursing a weak chick?

Thanks,
Mommakaren

 

[Angiebubs]

What is the temperature in the brooder? 1 week olds should be kept at 90-95. I would dip her beak into the water every hour if you can. Also if you have it there is a product called "Save-A-Chick" or "GroGel" that has electrolytes for shipped chicks for the first few days that can give them an additional boost. Fleet farm or a co-op should carry it. Good luck!

 

[CherishHolland]

I would go buy some Sav A Chic from your feed store and keep offering water. Best of luck with your chicks

 

[momma karen]

Thanks Ladies, I will try the Sav-A -Chick and let you know how it goes.

 

[madamiec]

Strong sugar water 1/2 and 1/2 might get her up and moving enough to eat and drink.

 

[#1nana]

Have a silly question ...But what of kind baby chick is it this you have on your picture here {the white one}...???

 

[CherishHolland]

Have a silly question ...But what of kind baby chick is it this you have on your picture here {the white one}...???

If you are asking me the chicken in my avatar is a Buff Laced Polish

I love Polish.