Strange?

[SheeReno]

Our 2 chicks are about 3 weeks old, and have been doing well. I was putting some sugar in their water as a "boost"and didn't do that today. Just water with vitamins. Also introduced a cup of grit in the brooder today, as they are eating worms and will probably get some veggies tomorrow (they don't go outside very often at all right now).

One of the chicks has been acting a little...off all day today. (s)he's been sleeping a ton and just earlier was wandering around chirping. We thought it was because she couldn't join the other chick on top of the brooder box, but when she was placed there (strange she would let us - friendly but not a fan of being picked up) and then jumped on my arm and climbed up me. She is moving the area right under her mouth quite a bit and her mouth hangs a little bit open, which is also new.

Any thoughts? Only been putting sugar in the water a couple days now...

 

[Emzyyy]

I think she is just getting used to you.

 

[~*Sweet Cheeks*~]

I would stop the sugar and vits. and all others for the time being and just provide the starter which contains everything they need to grow right now.

Just fresh clean water changed 2-3 times a day.

Good luck with the little one.

 

[SheeReno]

This JUST happened! She jumped up next to the other one! She's the one on the right...they're sleeping right now! Yaaaaay for her bing able to join her friend!

 

[~*Sweet Cheeks*~]

Sounds like she's doing fine if she can make it up on the brooder top.

Put a couple items in the brooder for them to climb and roost on.

 

[SheeReno]

More or less seems like it. There is a pole for them to roost on in the brooder but I think it might be a bit too low. We're currently looking into options for lids/roofs/etc. This morning she was still cheeping while walking around with her mouth open...some fresh water and food and a little exploration time around our patio have helped. She still seems to be doing well, but I just feel like she's trying to tell me something.

Poop seems to be ok with both, btw.