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Devonviolet
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So this might seem a little, ah, callous but are you certain it's not just sleepy?
My chicks tended to plop down under a heat light with their wings stretched out and fall asleep. I don't know how long it has been doing this so I just thought I would ask.
If you arnt certain they are eating ( turkey chicks are notorious for being to stupid to do so). You can put bits of cottage cheese with black pepper sprinkled on it in their food. or just "peck" it with your finger.
I haven't raised chicks in a few years but do poults every year.
LOL, @BrownSheep. It could just be sleepy. But, it has been like that since we brought it home. It's the smallest one, so I know it isn't different ones each time. The others are running around and even sometimes step right on it, but it barely moves. I have seen it drink, but not eat.