Tips for chicks that didn’t faire well via mail

[Chandlerharris]

I received my shipment of chicks this morning. Two didn’t make it and two are really struggling. I have isolated them under the lamp and given them water and electrolytes by syringe. Anything else anyone would do to help them?

 

[JustAChickenLoverOverHere]

Is their feed medicated?

I'd get a mirror.

 

[Chandlerharris]

Is their feed medicated?

I'd get a mirror.

A mirror? No, their feed is not medicated. At this point they are not even well enough to eat food.

 

[JustAChickenLoverOverHere]

A mirror? No, their feed is not medicated. At this point they are not even well enough to eat food.

A mirror gives them more company.

Make their feed into mush and give it to them through the syringe.

 

[rosemarythyme]

There's no need for a mirror, these aren't solo chicks. Medicated/non medicated feed isn't the issue either.

OP. get Poultry Nutri-Drench and carefully direct dose at full strength the ones that are struggling. Just a few drops deposited on the bottom beak should do. I would also dilute some Nutri-Drench in their water per instructions on bottle, in case the chicks can get up and drink some on their own.