Newbie Here and struggling

[SilverBirds]

Welcome to BYC!

 

[TwoCrows]

I started that yesterday and it had us optimistic. I have had this one separated from the three healthy ones so I am afraid that is a factor. My strugglers hatch mad died in night. THIS AINT EASY!
Can I ask you how frequent you were using it?

Sorry you lost his hatch mate. I know how difficult it is to lose them. One or two drops orally twice a day is enough for chicks.

 

[JHarrison7899]

Sorry you lost his hatch mate. I know how difficult it is to lose them. One or two drops orally twice a day is enough for chicks.

Thank you for the advise and condolences. One more question, did you notice a big difference in your birds when they were also eating as well? My guy is struggling to eat/drink.

 

[TwoCrows]

Thank you for the advise and condolences. One more question, did you notice a big difference in your birds when they were also eating as well? My guy is struggling to eat/drink.

Unfortunately many of these strugglers don't make it. Use a dropper with sugared water in it, a few drops every 15 mins or so. It's calories and helps to stabilize blood sugar.

 

[Grammy60]

Hello and welcome to BYC Best of luck with your chicks

 

[DobieLover]

Hello and welcome to BYC! Glad you joined.
Sorry about your chick.

 

[triciayoung]

Welcome. I am sorry about your chick.

 

[janiedoe]

Welcome to BYC. I'm sorry for your loss.
Sometimes, if the parent birds aren't getting proper nourishment, the chicks may be hatched with deficiencies. Problems can also be caused during incubation by temperature fluctuations.
Good luck with your chick!

 

[007Sean]

Howdy, and Welcome to Backyard Chickens.

Happy to have you here with us. Enjoy your time here at BYC!

Thanks for joining our community!

 

[Eggcessive]

Polyvisol is okay for vitamins, but in new chicks who need a boost, I prefer the Poultry Cel or Nutridrench since they have electrolytes as well as vitamins. Do not use for more than a few days, or they can cause diarrhea.