Sick chick

[Tracy Fuselier]

I have a 2 1/2 week old chick. It's acting drunk. Wobbling when walking, looses balance. It is eating and drinking. Another group suggested worms as the problem. I started it on a wormer on Thursday, still no change. I also started giving electrolytes this evening. Another group suggested wry neck. But it's not turning it's neck. Please any advice is appreciated

 

[chicknmania]

I would be amazed if a chick that young was sick with worms. Where did the chick come from? It could be many things, but if the chick were mine I would get some Sav a Chick as soon as possible, and see if that helps. You can get Sav a Chick at most feed stores. But don't waste any time, you need to start the chick on it asap.

 

[Farmgal101]

Yes i would start it on sav achick

 

[Wyorp Rock]

2 1/2 week old chick. It's acting drunk. Wobbling when walking, looses balance. It is eating and drinking

Hi @Tracy Fuselier Welcome To BYC

Can you post a video of your chick?
Is this the only chick you have?
Is there any mold in the brooder where water has possibly been spilled?

I agree with the others, it's unlikely that a chick that young would have worms. What type of wormer did you use and what was the dosage?

Provide her with some poultry vitamins and see that she is staying hydrated.

Let us know how she's doing.

 

[Pork Pie]

Hello and welcome to BYC. You have some great help from Wyorp, so I will just say a big hello

 

[drumstick diva]

You may want to post in full detail at "Emergencies, diseases, injuries, cures," thread

 

[Kiki]

Welcome aboard! Poultry vitamins asap should help. Make sure your brooder is not TOO hot too. What is the temp in it?
We are glad you joined our flock.
This video will help you learn how to navigate this site:

Get settled in and share some pics of your flock!

 

[Tracy Fuselier]

Welcome aboard! Poultry vitamins asap should help. Make sure your brooder is not TOO hot too. What is the temp in it?
We are glad you joined our flock.
This video will help you learn how to navigate this site:

Get settled in and share some pics of your flock!

After giving it vitamins and electrolytes for 3 days he/she is back with the flock and doing great. thank you for you advice and help

 

[chicknmania]

Good news & good job! Keep an eye on the baby for a while though, jic.