My poor chick

[new daddy]

One of my chicks is sleeping a lot and is not drinking water! It's also constipated and I'm very worried so what to do I just put apple cider vins get in there water and he drank some but the went right beck to sleep

 

[TwoCrows]

Welcome to BYC!

I am sorry about your chick. Have you checked his vent to see if it is clear? If there is poop stuck to it, you will need to soak the babies butt in warm water to get it all off. The blow dry him off so he doesn't chill. Then I would keep dipping his beak in the water every 15 mins or so, so he gets hydrated. Keep us posted and I hope he pulls thru.

 

[Kelsie2290]

Hello and Welcome To BYC! Sorry about your chick, TwoCrows gave you some good advice, hope the chick pulls through.

 

[new daddy]

I put apple cider vins get in the water and it has more energy but still isn't right so should i dip its beak in the water and thx for your help

 

[drumstick diva]

If he doesn't want to drink maybe you could give him some sugar water - that would temporarily UP his energy and may help with his constipation.

 

[gander007]