sarahwiththeflock
In the Brooder
- May 14, 2024
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Hi all! I’m a first time chicken owner. I recently purchased 12 chicks from a local hatchery. The chicks are 1-2 weeks old and have been doing great until today. All babies seemed to be doing fine when I went to bed last night but when I went to check on them this morning, I noticed one chick that was acting a little funny. She was lethargic- off balance and unable to stand upright, couldn’t keep her eyes open. I separated her from the others and she drank water from a bowl. At around noon, I was able to syringe feed her and gave her water with electrolytes. I checked on her at 2 & she was more alter, had her eyes open. I came back at 4 and she was falling over again, so I gave her more water & came back at 6. By then she had passed.
What could have caused this? And what can I do to help my other chicks if it happens again?
What could have caused this? And what can I do to help my other chicks if it happens again?
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