Sick baby chicken??

[Courtneykdh]

I have a three week old silkie (mixed) his (we just call him a him ( named Charlie. He's a indoor chicken and rides in the semi with us everyday. He has medicated starter feed and fresh water. I woke up to find him acting strange. He won't hold his head up, rocks, won't drink or eat, runny poop, won't stand, losses balance. I've been trying to give him Pedialyte. He took a little bit but doesn't seem to get any better. He was fine when we went to bed. Can anyone help me?

 

[eggbert420]

Is he the only chicken you have?

 

[Courtneykdh]

Yes

 

[eggbert420]

He needs a companion. Chickens are flock animals that need dirt, bugs, grass and they get motion sickness, if you ride them around in a semi all day. The only time a chicken should be in a vehicle is if they are being transferred from one home to another.

 

[eggbert420]

He also needs a heat source to keep his body temperature where it needs to be.

 

[Courtneykdh]

He been in a vehicle for weeks and never had issues. He has a dog for a best friend.

 

[Courtneykdh]

He's been outside with us all day yesterday and half the day before. Just because we're in a semi doesn't mean he never goes outside.