Hi,
I have a baby Serama that hatched today while I was at work, so not sure how long it's been out. It's pretty dry though, tummy feathers still a little damp. This chick seems normal in every way, but it can't stand up. It tries to over and over, then rests, then tries some more. When I picked him/her up to take pictures, he/she pretty much held his/her legs still. When I went to put him/her down, she/he tried to stand. The chick ends up on it's hocks with both feet straight out in front. He/she does move all other parts (wings, head etc ...) normally. Eye's look bright and is alert. Any ideas what might be wrong?
I did give him/her some diluted gatorade just now, but I don't have any polyvisol on hand. I think I got him to take 3 or 4 drinks from beak dipping. To me, from handling him/her ... it seems like her/his legs are just pretty weak. He/she tries to get up so hard, he/she ends up with a foot momentarily over his/her head.
Thanks for any ideas!!
I have a baby Serama that hatched today while I was at work, so not sure how long it's been out. It's pretty dry though, tummy feathers still a little damp. This chick seems normal in every way, but it can't stand up. It tries to over and over, then rests, then tries some more. When I picked him/her up to take pictures, he/she pretty much held his/her legs still. When I went to put him/her down, she/he tried to stand. The chick ends up on it's hocks with both feet straight out in front. He/she does move all other parts (wings, head etc ...) normally. Eye's look bright and is alert. Any ideas what might be wrong?
I did give him/her some diluted gatorade just now, but I don't have any polyvisol on hand. I think I got him to take 3 or 4 drinks from beak dipping. To me, from handling him/her ... it seems like her/his legs are just pretty weak. He/she tries to get up so hard, he/she ends up with a foot momentarily over his/her head.
Thanks for any ideas!!