Please Help

[bonge]

I recently acquired six Ameraucana Chicks. I believe they are about 3-5 days old. I am really concerned for one of my chicks. She is weak, rarely open her eyes, and when I try to get her to stand, or set her down on her feet, she will just sit back, and will not go anywhere but where I put her. She will not eat, so I hand feed her daily some warm egg yoke in water and she usually takes it. I have seen her drink from the waterer though, but it usually takes her a while to get to there. All the other chicks are growing tremendously, while I have not yet seen an increase in size. What is wrong with my chick, and is there anything I can do to help?

 

[Echotraveler]

Sometimes euthanasia is the correct way to handle this. Can you ask the breeder to give you a healthy substitute

 

[Ciqala]

Try Poly Vi Sol {without iron} human infant vitamins, a drop or two twice a day. I learned about that here on BYC and after it saved the Easter Egger chick I got this Spring that was really weak and not doing well at all, I'm a big believer in the stuff now. Make sure it's the kind without iron. You can find it in the pharmacy or even supermarket. Best wishes with your little one.

 

[bonge]

Thank you so much! I really do believe that this will help.

 

[Mandy020386]

Keeping the chick hydrated is the most important thing. Egg yolks are a good thing to feed them. Vitamin B is something you might think about getting in her diet too. I have been helping one of my chicks with feeding. I have to get up in the night about every 3 hrs to make sure she is not hungry or thirsty. Keep it up you are doing all you can. I lost one a week ago and I lost a lot of sleep with her. I was heartbroken when she passed away in my hands. Keep us updated on her condition.

 

[Ciqala]

How's your little one doing? I agree with Mandy, keeping them hydrated is so important.

 

[bonge]

She sadly passed on this past Monday. My sister was just going to get her something to eat, and I was about to go pick up the medicine you suggested, but I guess it was her time.

 

[Ciqala]

I'm sorry to hear that.