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Steveandlacie said:
2nd time chick owner - my first brood went to my Mom's coop as I didn’t have one.

I have 8 approx. 3-4 week old chicks I bought from a local farm store. I have them with proper heat (with a few times it was wait that too hot or cold when I was at work), thermometer, plenty of food water and space. One chick is definitely the runt. I named her Charlotte. She was the first to have pasty vent then 3-4 had it and I adjusted all my variables and never saw it again from anyone. That was two weeks ago...

Now this little chick is huddled, eyes mostly closed and chirping non stop. She’s breathing faster than the other chicks which was my first sign of something being wrong. She also had little poo but had picked that back up with my hand feeding.

Here’s what I have tried so far:
Free fed electrolytes in water x 1 week
Hand fed egg yolk x 1 day
Hand fed probiotic and electrolytes in water x 3 days (She started only taking 1ml and it now up to 3 ml)
Separated her (she was getting picked on) x 2 days
Put one small meek chick in with her for warmth and company x 1 day

I just put her back in the brooder with the other chicks this morning. Some chicks came to comfort her. There she still sits huddled and chirping - much smaller than the rest of the bunch. She doesn’t walk much (but can) and I haven’t seen her eat in 4 days unless hand fed.

I did spill a small amount of water in the brooder one night and didn’t change it til the next day. Not sure if that could have done her in but you’d think she’d make a comeback with all this googled expert care I’ve been giving her for the last three days.

Any help would be greatly appreciated!!
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What kind of bedding do you use in the brooder?
If it is wood chips she might have eaten some of it after the water spillage and since have a compromised crop.
 
I'm sorry you are having a problem with your chick.
I'd continue electrolytes 12 hrs on/12 off. If you are using a heat lamp, I'd suggest switching to a brooder plate or a Mama Heating Pad. Make sure it is low enough for their backs to touch it.
It is probably shipping stress but just in case, keep an eye out for bloody stools and a strong ordor.
Best of luck and welcome to BYC.
 
Welcome to BYC! This awesome community of poultry keepers and experts will be very excited to jump in and answer whatever questions you may have. 😊
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