Newborn quails not eating, flipping on their backs

[goldfishcandy]

I have two few-day old quail chicks. They are not eating (we are giving them chick food mashed in some water, and tried boiled egg mashed in water), and can't seem to stand and are flipping around. They don't eat even if food is held up to their beaks. What to do?

 

[Nabiki]

What are you feeding them?
What is your brooder setup like?
Can you take a video and upload it to YouTube then post a link here?
What does their poop look like?

I would try to get some Save-A-Chick or Nutri-drench into them if you can.

 

[goldfishcandy]

What are you feeding them?
What is your brooder setup like?
Can you take a video and upload it to YouTube then post a link here?
What does their poop look like?

I would try to get some Save-A-Chick or Nutri-drench into them if you can.

How do I feed them if they aren't opening their beaks for food?

 

[Nabiki]

How do I feed them if they aren't opening their beaks for food?

If you're going to give them Nutri-drench or something similar, I cut it with a bit of water (it's liquid) and give offer it to them with a dropper or pipette. They will usually swallow it. If they're not, it's a really bad sign.

Normally you would start the chicks off with finely ground game bird starter or turkey starter. Something with 28% protein. All it takes is tapping at the food, and they should start eating on their own.

 

[Nabiki]

By the way, I'm sorry you're here due to problems, but

 

[Ravenlover]

I have two few-day old quail chicks. They are not eating (we are giving them chick food mashed in some water, and tried boiled egg mashed in water), and can't seem to stand and are flipping around. They don't eat even if food is held up to their beaks. What to do?

Id listen to nabiki shes one of thr pro's lots of exp also is it a coturnix quail? Or button quail or ?

 

[Kiki]

I have two few-day old quail chicks. They are not eating (we are giving them chick food mashed in some water, and tried boiled egg mashed in water), and can't seem to stand and are flipping around. They don't eat even if food is held up to their beaks. What to do?

Welcome.

Did you hatch them in an incubator?

 

[goldfishcandy]

Welcome.

Did you hatch them in an incubator?

Yes

 

[goldfishcandy]

Id listen to nabiki shes one of thr pro's lots of exp also is it a coturnix quail? Or button quail or ?

Button quail

 

[Kiki]

Yes

How many eggs did you set?