Redfeather, I'm so happy your littlest chick is making a turn around. Now, aren't you glad you didn't cull him/her? This is one of the BO's you hatched out, right? Did this one have any trouble making it out of it's shell? I seem to recall something you said in the other thread about having to help a couple of them out of their shells? Is that correct, or do I have my head on upside down again?
[Don't laugh! It happens more often than I care to admit!]
If you can, get some Pedialyte to it. You can find it in the baby products aisle of your local grocery store. If you don't see it, ask for it. It's a near miracle tonic for baby chicks. It contains electrolytes that the wee one might not be getting since s/he isn't eating as well as the others. That's great news that she has gained 5 grams!
To build on that, offer him/her some scrambled eggs, cooked oatmeal and maybe some yogurt. How old is s/he now? Check with Cynthia, as she knows so much more than I do about these things. If the chick is only a few days old, things like scrambled eggs, yogurt and cooked oatmeal might be more than their little digestive system can handle right now. Adding pasty butt to his/her situation would not be good!
Keep us posted and let us know how the little one does! I'll keep my fingers crossed that s/he continues to improve!
Cyn: Drats!
I was afraid you were gonna say that!!
