Poorly chick? Help me please!

[Ghull00]

I have had many batches of chicks and this batch has a white silkie which has a rather bulging belly at the front. We have massaged a lot out of it already but it seems to come back a lot. Also, the other silkies I have are now much larger. I give them a weak dose of cider apple vinegar and it has done something but should I just cull it.??

 

[Ghull00]

We were told that it may have an intestinal problem and that it probably wont ever thrive but what do the byc community think???
Please answer!! Many Thanks in advance ....GHULL

 

[Choco Maran]

If there is a chance I would give the little guy a chance to come around. She may never thrive but she can still have a good life. I hate it when the answer to everything is cull it. Give it the chance it deserves if it is not meant to be then you did what you could.

 

[laceychicken]

Keep her warm. Feed her with an eye dropper (watered down chicken feed). See how it goes. They are fragile, but worth a try.

 

[Ghull00]

The thing is, she is quite slow. her eyes are alive and bright but is soo much smaller.....actually looks v. sweet!!