Trouble walking?

[chickyrookie]

Update: I gave the little guy/gal some vitamin water with electrolytes and put a shelving liner for better traction and its doing so much better. Still wobbly on its feet with the "drunken sailor" walk, but its able to stand upright and walk around. I hope he doesn't relapse when we go to bed at night. I didn't like to find him flailing around on his behind.

Update #2: Woke up this morning to find my chick walking around just fine and cleaning itself. I thank everyone for their advice and links to sources. I have learned so much through this process. (I feel somewhat of a mini-expert amongst my chicken friends).

I think what saved his life was...
1. the link on how to assist with hatching and what to look for
2. advice about getting vitamins in the water
3. Adding shelving padding to bottom of slick surface (no more splayed legs)

Again, thanks to all those who helped!

 

[oregonkat]

Update #2: Woke up this morning to find my chick walking around just fine and cleaning itself. I thank everyone for their advice and links to sources. I have learned so much through this process. (I feel somewhat of a mini-expert amongst my chicken friends).

I think what saved his life was...
1. the link on how to assist with hatching and what to look for
2. advice about getting vitamins in the water
3. Adding shelving padding to bottom of slick surface (no more splayed legs)

Again, thanks to all those who helped!

Excellent! Good luck.

 

[sawilliams]

Awesome glad your chick is doing well