Weak chick

[Happy Chicken 1234]

Hello! I am a new chicken owner and have been observing all my baby chicks. Most of them are very active but one is much less active and a little bit clumsy. It is a four day old lavender Orpington. What should I do?

 

[Stipenvlerk]

Hi Happy Chicken, welcome to BYC sorry to hear one chick does not thrive as the others do. I hope someone will come by and gives you the best tips!

can you share your setup and what you are feeding them with the community?

 

[Happy Chicken 1234]

Yes. I am feeding my chicks DuMor, non-gmo 18% chick starter grower crumble. I have a DuMor 20% starter but it seems to be to big for them to eat. Here is my setup:


Thank you for responding! (Btw, the green stuff is grow gell)

 

[Stipenvlerk]

Yes. I am feeding my chicks DuMor, non-gmo 18% chick starter grower crumble. I have a DuMor 20% starter but it seems to be to big for them to eat. Here is my setup:


Thank you for responding!

Thank you!
It will help the people who know all about chickens to answer you quicker.
I hope your little chick will grow strong

 

[Happy Chicken 1234]

Thank you!
It will help the people who know all about chickens to answer you quicker.
I hope your little chick will grow strong

Thank you so much! My little chick thanks you!

 

[Stipenvlerk]

Up you go! Who can help this happy chicken?

 

[Stipenvlerk]

Otherwise you should post again in raising baby chicks