Possible prolapse vent in chick.

[coach723]

Are they still in the brooder? I sometimes will put a partition up to separate the brooder into two sections in order to separate but keep them somewhat together. Means double feeders and waterers, etc. but would keep her safe and reduce stress since they can still see and hear each other. I make mine out of 1/2" hardware cloth, openings too small to get pecked through.

 

[Bbrothers]

Are they still in the brooder? I sometimes will put a partition up to separate the brooder into two sections in order to separate but keep them somewhat together. Means double feeders and waterers, etc. but would keep her safe and reduce stress since they can still see and hear each other. I make mine out of 1/2" hardware cloth, openings too small to get pecked through.

Yes they are. Right now I have two large containers right next to each other so she can hear them and everything but she definitely wants to be with the others. She keeps trying to escape to get over there.

 

[azygous]

I've tried the separation partition @coach723 mentioned, and my injured chick was so frantic to be with the others, she wouldn't quit trying to make a jail break. I was concerned about her level of stress affecting her recovery.

It just broke my heart to see the pile of chicks squeezed up against the partition screen on one side and the injured chick trying to smoosh into the pile from her side. After a couple nights of this, the chick did finally manage to squeeze herself into the other side with the other chicks. I left her there, and none of the chicks bothered her head wound. (A rooster had scalped her when they were all outside for a day trip.) But I watched the group closely for signs of pecking the wound, not trusting them completely.

 

[Bbrothers]

I've tried the separation partition @coach723 mentioned, and my injured chick was so frantic to be with the others, she wouldn't quit trying to make a jail break. I was concerned about her level of stress affecting her recovery.

It just broke my heart to see the pile of chicks squeezed up against the partition screen on one side and the injured chick trying to smoosh into the pile from her side. After a couple nights of this, the chick did finally manage to squeeze herself into the other side with the other chicks. I left her there, and none of the chicks bothered her head wound. (A rooster had scalped her when they were all outside for a day trip.) But I watched the group closely for signs of pecking the wound, not trusting them completely.

I put her back in there and she was happily chirping. There was a bit of fighting (no pecking just leaping at each other) at first amongst all of the birds. I imagine to reestablish the pecking order from what I’ve read. Again I have no clue about this stuff LOL. Very fun to learn though.
They are currently happily cozied up for a nap but I’ll keep an eye out for her.

 

[Bbrothers]

I put her back in there and she was happily chirping. There was a bit of fighting (no pecking just leaping at each other) at first amongst all of the birds. I imagine to reestablish the pecking order from what I’ve read. Again I have no clue about this stuff LOL. Very fun to learn though.
They are currently happily cozied up for a nap but I’ll keep an eye out for her.

 

[Bbrothers]

Also interestingly enough she had a very large poop (Biggest yet) soon after I stuck her in there with the rest.

 

[azygous]

That's a very good omen!

 

[15gardenchooks]

how did this chick turn out? I have a similar issue with a 2-3 week old chick right now.

 

[Bbrothers]

She is doing so well!! No issues at all right now. I definitely think the hemorrhoid cream helped soothe when it was so swollen but the key was giving the coconut oil on a regular basis. I would definitely read through and try what was suggested but those were the two main things I did. I also do believe she was dehydrated and that’s what caused it. I should have updated before to show my appreciation because this thread saved my chick!