New chick Mama

[OneLMichele]

Hi everyone I am a new chick Mama and need some guidance. I got 8 pullets about 5 to 6 weeks of age. Seven of them are doing great although I believe 2 are actually roosters in the making. Anyway I have one little girl who I am really worried about. She is smaller than the others shows little interest in foraging, prefers to sit all the time and panics when she gets separated from her coop sisters, even though she prefers to sit in a corner alone. She isn’t blind but there is something not right with her. Does anyone have advice? Please!

 

[4 ever Orpington]

Hi everyone I am a new chick Mama and need some guidance. I got 8 pullets about 5 to 6 weeks of age. Seven of them are doing great although I believe 2 are actually roosters in the making. Anyway I have one little girl who I am really worried about. She is smaller than the others shows little interest in foraging, prefers to sit all the time and panics when she gets separated from her coop sisters, even though she prefers to sit in a corner alone. She isn’t blind but there is something not right with her. Does anyone have advice? Please!

 

[Joeschooks]

Hello and welcome to BYC.
There’s so many helpful, knowledgeable folks here and I’m sure you’ll find this site a very useful resource.

For the best response to your questions I’d recommend posting here:https://www.backyardchickens.com/forums/raising-baby-chicks.11/
I hope your chick gets better soon.

 

[Yorkshire Coop]

Hi &

Glad you could join us all here! Does your chick eat and drink ok? Any other symptoms?

Enjoy your time here on BYC

 

[Criticalicious]

Can you post a picture? Maybe she's at the bottom of the pecking order and is waiting for the others to eat first?

 

[Kiki]

Welcome! We are glad you joined our flock!
Jump right in and make yourself at home.
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[007Sean]

Howdy Welcome!

Thanks for joining us here at BYC!
Hope your little one does well.

 

[drumstick diva]

Are the other chicks bullying her away from feed and water? If so please set out another set of feeder & water farther away, so she has a chance to partake in peace.

Have you noticed if she is eating, drinking and pooping? Check also to see that she doesn't have poo dried and blocking her vent - preventing her from passing more.

 

[Teila]

I hope you enjoy being a BYC member. There are lots of friendly and very helpful folks here so not only is it overflowing with useful information it is also a great place to make friends and have some fun.

Including your general location on your profile will assist others. Location, climate, season etc can be important factors when members are responding to any questions you may have and vice versa.

You might want to also Find Your State Thread and pop in and say hello.

 

[NonnasBabies]