I got four chicks yesterday. One was very very fluffy and at first I thought there was a leg problem but it was that she was almost too weak to stand and couldn't poop. Which is why I think she was so large.
I seperated her and started giving electrolyte water and some olive oil. Almost immediately I think she had her first poop. Watery and just a bit green. I proceeded with water and a few more drops of olive oil. She perked up some and this morning is no longer wobbly on her feet. However, I started molasses and water drops to get some sugar into her as she won't eat!! I'm giving water every hour or so and trying mushed chick feed but she only drinks.
I've seen a few more water poops and some poop squats that don't produce anything. Her vent is perfectly clean.
Please help! I don't want to lose her. She's four days today.
I seperated her and started giving electrolyte water and some olive oil. Almost immediately I think she had her first poop. Watery and just a bit green. I proceeded with water and a few more drops of olive oil. She perked up some and this morning is no longer wobbly on her feet. However, I started molasses and water drops to get some sugar into her as she won't eat!! I'm giving water every hour or so and trying mushed chick feed but she only drinks.
I've seen a few more water poops and some poop squats that don't produce anything. Her vent is perfectly clean.
Please help! I don't want to lose her. She's four days today.
Last edited: