Sick little one, I think

[4 luv of eggs]

I have a four day old brown leghorn that doesn't look right to me. She is smaller than the other two of her breed. She just sits there peeping softly to herself. Her wings are drooped and she seems to be by herself most of the time. We had poopy butt yesterday but that was taken care of and has not returned. Her vent was not blocked by it. I saw her drink and she will run around with the rest of them if they are startled. She just seems lethargic. I saw her try to put her head under another chick's wing. It was pathetic. The other chicks are fine and thriving. Is this possibly failure to thrive?

I am preparing myself to lose her but I don't want to give up yet. Could offering her some mashed yolk help or some sugar water? I want to give her as much of a chance as I can.

 

[artsyrobin]

i had one like that, give them egg yolk since it may need a boost, mix it with a little of the starter and yogurt- you may put drops of water on his beak, he'll drink it instinctively if you have any liquid vitamins try a drop in the mix, also talk to it alot and cuddle it, it may need reassurance-

 

[4 luv of eggs]

I found a hard lump in her crop. I don't know if it's shavings or something else. I don't know how to get it to empty.

 

[artsyrobin]

here are a couple threads that may help

https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=316300

https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=165717

the second thread give specific info on dealing with the crop and whether she overate, is impacted or what might be going on- hope that helps