Sick Chick?

[FrankilinTheRooster]

My 5-week-old chick has been in the brooder with the other chicks and they all seem fine, but he keeps falling over weak, but when I separate him, he can stand and is a little more lively but still seems a bit sick. He is hardly eating but if I offer him some water he is able to drink. He doesn't have diarrhea. What could be wrong? I'm new to chickens and raising them as this is my first flock.

 

[lavendermarie]

Something similar happened with one of my silkie chicks a couple years back. Although mine was only a few days old. I’m not sure what specifically could be happening to your chick, nor what happened to mine, but what we did which helped ours live for a year and a half was mixing together molasses, water, and salt. I couldn’t remember the exact measurements so I looked it up and I found one person who said to mix 2 tablespoons of molasses, 1 cup of water, 1/8 teaspoon of salt, and 1/8 teaspoon together. Here’s the original recipe: https://www.theprairiehomestead.com/2017/02/homemade-electrolyte-recipe-chicks.html

I wish you the best of luck with your chick!