Woozy little Jhaki Campbell! Advice please

[moonhaus]

Hi everyone!

I just received my first shipment of khaki campbels yesterday! Man are they cute!

I have one I'm a bit worried about though. He is a bit smaller and significantly lighter than the others, is really shaky on his feet, tires easily, and I've seen him breathing hard a few times. The others are happy and active.

Should I worry? Is there anything I can do? The group of them got into the water a bit too much last night - I wonder if he has hurt himself?

Your suggestions are much appreciated.

Thanks alot
Jerah

 

[Kevin565]

Is he being stepped on at all? I would start him on some electrolytes and Niacin supplements.

 

[Amiga]

I would hold him a little bit in a dry washcloth, give vitamins and electrolytes, just watch him a bit.

Elfie was tiny, and slow, for months. But now you cannot tell she was ever developmentally challenged.

And, by getting into their water too much, I am not sure I picture what you're writing about.....

 

[Haunted55]

Is he being stepped on at all? I would start him on some electrolytes and Niacin supplements.

X 2 and maybe some sav-a-chick vitamins as well. Niacin is a big one and what are you giving for food?

 

[Haunted55]

I would hold him a little bit in a dry washcloth, give vitamins and electrolytes, just watch him a bit.

Elfie was tiny, and slow, for months. But now you cannot tell she was ever developmentally challenged.

And, by getting into their water too much, I am not sure I picture what you're writing about.....

Like Amiga said...are you saying they are actually getting into the water to 'swim'? Right now they do not need that and in fact can be detrimental at this young age. 4 weeks is good, before that nuh-uh. Their oil gland isn't working yet and they have no way to waterproof their feathers and will get chilled and could die. Please be careful with this. I have always started mine with a quart chick waterer with the marbles for the first few days, then remove the marbles after they are more steady on their feet. The one time out of 6 I didn't do this, I had a little Mallard drown in the water dish. Don't make the same mistake I made. It's an awful feeling to have to deal with on your watch.

 

[Miss Lydia]

Hows the duckling? tonight

 

[Khakigaspa]

X 2 and maybe some sav-a-chick vitamins as well. Niacin is a big one and what are you giving for food?

I had a KC that was very wobbly at first and I gave him some crushed-up egg yolk (cooked) just a small amount for two days, it did wonders!