Sarah, How old is the little one? If a newborn and you really want this chick, you can put antibiotic ointment on his foot and leg with a q tip, and penicillin by the drop into his little beak. I'd use the injectible penicillin. Shake well, draw it up, (need a larger sized needle like an 18 or 22, and put tiny drops into his beak, sideways, 3 times a day for the first week, 2 times a day the 2nd week. I'd separate the baby from the others. A cheap wind up alarm in a baggie, with a tiny stuffed toy, makes a chick good friend. Hope this helps. Cathryn
I got these little guys a couple days ago and I have one that has an injured leg. his other one is fine but the injured foot is a bit swollen and red and hot to the touch. I can send some picks if some one needs them. I was just wondering if anyone had ideas on how to help. I'm afraid he can't get to food and water and wonder is it more humane to put him out of his little misery. Other than the foot he's alert and fine just not moving, I'd love to help him if I can but the alternitive of puting him out of his misery, to letting him suffer and died of starvation sounds better to me. Any advice?
I got these little guys a couple days ago and I have one that has an injured leg. his other one is fine but the injured foot is a bit swollen and red and hot to the touch. I can send some picks if some one needs them. I was just wondering if anyone had ideas on how to help. I'm afraid he can't get to food and water and wonder is it more humane to put him out of his little misery. Other than the foot he's alert and fine just not moving, I'd love to help him if I can but the alternitive of puting him out of his misery, to letting him suffer and died of starvation sounds better to me. Any advice?
Sarah
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