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- Sep 11, 2021
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Hi everyone,
Have a one-week-old Barred Rock chick who absolutely refuses to eat or drink. At first, he absolutely would not eat unless I hand fed him by gently opening his mouth but has now learned to peck at the food in the bowl and eat it. But he will only peck if I gently push his head down. I have to give him water in a syringe, and he drinks fine, just refuses to do it himself? He hatched all by himself, no assistance, and slept for about 3 days. His sister hatched about 12 hours after him, and is perfectly healthy, though she did need some assistance. He is extremely small, about 38g. He has not gained any weight since birth, and that is extremely concerning. His sister is now 52g, and his feathers are quite small and underdeveloped. He can't walk properly, like he will stumble and step and peck on his own toes. He will sometimes stumble backwards and fall over. No signs of pasty butt or mushy chick. His sister will come absolutely sprinting when called, but he will just look lost and cry loudly.
Parents think I should cull, and I personally have no idea how I have kept him alive for an entire week. He has no will and no way to survive on his own, really.
Any ideas on what I can do or the problem perhaps?
Thanks
Have a one-week-old Barred Rock chick who absolutely refuses to eat or drink. At first, he absolutely would not eat unless I hand fed him by gently opening his mouth but has now learned to peck at the food in the bowl and eat it. But he will only peck if I gently push his head down. I have to give him water in a syringe, and he drinks fine, just refuses to do it himself? He hatched all by himself, no assistance, and slept for about 3 days. His sister hatched about 12 hours after him, and is perfectly healthy, though she did need some assistance. He is extremely small, about 38g. He has not gained any weight since birth, and that is extremely concerning. His sister is now 52g, and his feathers are quite small and underdeveloped. He can't walk properly, like he will stumble and step and peck on his own toes. He will sometimes stumble backwards and fall over. No signs of pasty butt or mushy chick. His sister will come absolutely sprinting when called, but he will just look lost and cry loudly.
Parents think I should cull, and I personally have no idea how I have kept him alive for an entire week. He has no will and no way to survive on his own, really.
Any ideas on what I can do or the problem perhaps?
Thanks