One eyed cross beak

[The Welch Chickens]

I took this baby home from a chain store for a shot at life she was in the back.

She has one eye and cross beak.

Good for you! I hope she does well!

 

[Chey1214]

Caught her drinking on her own and trying to scoop up food. I blended down the food (like I do for my freshly hatched bantams) maybe this will help her.

About to tube feed right now

Edit pic is a mess I have food everywhere in hopes she eats!!

 

[Wyorp Rock]

I think you are doing what you can for her.

I'd definitely offer wet mash in a dish for her as @AinaWGSD suggested, it will be easier for her to pick up than dry crumbles.

I wish you the best.

 

[Chey1214]

I think you are doing what you can for her.

I'd definitely offer wet mash in a dish for her as @AinaWGSD suggested, it will be easier for her to pick up than dry crumbles.

I wish you the best.

Bought her this, is it ok? Also I spend a decent amount of time holding her to show her the food so you think that’s worth it?

 

[Chicken_tiger_catt]

Bought her this, is it ok? Also I spend a decent amount of time holding her to show her the food so you think that’s worth it?

Looks good! You’re doing really well, be sure to update frequently because I love your little birdie

 

[Chey1214]

Looks good! You’re doing really well, be sure to update frequently because I love your little birdie

Me too I really hope she thrives, she will be my little light, I’ll probably isolate her till 6 months so she doesn’t get bullied, but I’ll probably give her a friend too so she isn’t lonely

 

[Chicken_tiger_catt]

Me too I really hope she thrives, she will be my little light, I’ll probably isolate her till 6 months so she doesn’t get bullied, but I’ll probably give her a friend too so she isn’t lonely

Smart

 

[Chey1214]

Decided to do some beak training since she is so young. It’s worth a shot! I do it before I feed her 3 sets for 30 seconds. Maybe it will help!

Don’t mind my chubby fingers they take up the whole photo lol

 

[Cpgrnwd]

Rooting for you and mildred!

 

[Wyorp Rock]

The baby bird formula will be easier to syringe or tube feed than chick starter , but I'd also encourage her natural instinct to eat on her own too. Tubing should probably be her main source of nutrition right now to see if she will thrive. But make food/water available for her during waking hours too.

If possible, have her with or near the others so she is somewhat part of the group. You will have to monitor for bullying.
If you keep her isolated for 6 months and then try to introduce her, she may have a very difficult time integrating into an established flock.

While the pecking order ebbs and flows over time, chicks this young are already sizing one another up and establishing an order whether you are aware of it or not.