- Mar 21, 2010
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My husband brought home two baby chicks from the feed store nearly two weeks ago; they were probably about a week old when he brought them home. I posted here asking for advice on how to house them, and thanks to some of the advice we were given, we've got them in a large cage with a (red) heat lamp borrowed from a friend of mine. They've been doing well - and getting big - until yesterday when I noticed that one of them seemed to be less active. S/He's mostly just sitting, usually with eyes closed. It's not really eating anymore, and I don't know if it's drinking (as I had to take my daughter to the doctor today). Every couple of minutes, this little one emits a pitiful little peep. Otherwise, it just sits in your hand with eyes closed - or like yesterday, s/he curled its feet up and almost laid down in my hand. It seems rather wobbly now, too - like walking is just too much effort. I suspect this doesn't bode well for the little one. Any advice on what to do? The other chick is doing great, but s/he chirps constantly - almost like s/he's alarmed and trying to get some help for the other one.
Baby is on medicated chick starter (Kruse food) and has vitamins and sugar added to the water (which is mixed fresh daily, and changed 3-4 times a day). They're kept in a bathroom with the heat lamp on one side of the cage (and an equally sizable area away from the light in case that's too warm).
Thanks,
Natalie
Baby is on medicated chick starter (Kruse food) and has vitamins and sugar added to the water (which is mixed fresh daily, and changed 3-4 times a day). They're kept in a bathroom with the heat lamp on one side of the cage (and an equally sizable area away from the light in case that's too warm).
Thanks,
Natalie
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