I just got my Cornish Rock chicks today, and one of them is very weak, in that, it can't stand up on its own. I searched on here to try to find out what's wrong, but I can't figure it out. Instead of standing on its feet, it leans to its one side and rests on its legs unlike the other chicks. Instead of placing its weight on its feet, it kind of "sits" on its "knees" - where the legs connect to its body. If its not leaning on something, it tends to fall over backwards or to its side. It's obviously the runt, as it isn't as fluffy and is smaller than the others. We've been feeding it sugar water with an eye dropper, but it doesn't want to eat any of the starter. We've tried putting the food on tooth picks and other small things, but it doesn't eat it. It's separated from the other chicks so they don't trample it and it doesn't fall in the water. My other concern is that it can't drink or eat on its own (and I'd have to feed it during the night), plus has no way of moving away from the light if its too hot.
I thougt it might have spraddle, but the bandaid doesn't seem to help at all. So, thought I see if someone knows what's wrong. I'll attach pictures when I get the chance.
Thanks for your help.
I thougt it might have spraddle, but the bandaid doesn't seem to help at all. So, thought I see if someone knows what's wrong. I'll attach pictures when I get the chance.
Thanks for your help.
ne was getting the better by the second but still not well enough to go in with the others.The other chick isn't getting betters or worse.My mom took a chick from a different cage and put it in with the two weak ones.Lucky us the really weak one followed the new chick around.Eating with it,Drinking with it,even sleeping next to it.Its doing better but it will only open its eyes every so often.Is there something me and my mom can do?
