chicken 5978
In the Brooder
- Apr 30, 2022
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Help! My young chicken is laying down. It can't stand on its own and is not making any sounds. It doesn’t even want water. What could be wrong with it? Or what should I do?
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Help! My young chicken is laying down. It can stand on its own and is not making any sounds. It doesn’t even want water. What could be wrong with it?
I know I replied a year later, but after a month of treating her, I thank you for saving her life.I am not a pro on this in any shape or form... but while we wait for someone more knowledgeable, I would suggest creating her a "chicken sling" that will allow her to be upright. Make sure she is warm. Try giving her some Nutridrench water in small amounts at a time (make sure you get it in the right throat hole). You can find good instructions for making chicken slings, and for how to syringe fluids into the correct location on this site.
P.S. I am sorry you're going through this with your girl!