I hatched 6 RIR for my DM in-law. 1 of the 6 is much smaller than the others. until yesterday he was doing great. acting and as active as the rest. They are 1 week old. Yesterday I noticed him sleeping standing up. Head drooping. He is breathing really heavy, compared to the others. they all just run around him and not over him, thank God! They seem to understand he doesn't feel well. I thought they always picked on the weakl and sick? But they are very sweet with him. When I checked last night they would snuggle up to him but not ontop of him. like they are trying to keep him warm. I gave him some Poli-visol. and dipped him beek in water. to make sure he was drinking. His tummy feels full but not hard. Other than the sleepyness and breathing he seems fine. What else can I do? I am so worried about him. He has been about half the size of the others since he hatched. Until yesterday he was great! Just a lil small. No weezing in breathing, No snot or bubbles, No hard crop. no sticky butt, Nothing except the breathing and sleep. The temp is good. fresh water changed daily. fresh food. they are on pine shavings. Could he have been eating the pine? But his tummy is not hard just feels full like all the rest. I have not seen him eat or drink since I saw the change! I dip his beak every now and then to help. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!!!!
Thanks and God Bless!
Thanks and God Bless!