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When caring for baby chicks, even a little experience can go a long way! It sounds like you’ve already taken some great initial steps to help the little one in distress. Providing a mix of egg yolk and Pedialyte is a fantastic way to give it a boost. Since you’ve noticed a lump on its chest, which is likely the crop, it’s important to ensure it’s functioning properly. If the chick continues to struggle, consider picking up some chick starter feed, as it’s specially formulated for their needs. You might also look for electrolyte solutions designed for birds, which can help keep them hydrated. Remember, the bird volunteer will have valuable insights, but your willingness to learn is already a cluck-tastic start!

I volunteer at a place that has baby chicks, and the main bird volunteer is out of town and one of the babies is not doing well. This morning I found it on the bottom of the container with all the other baby chicks and it looked like it was dead, but it was moving a little so I gave it some egg yolk and Pedialyte mixed in a dropper and held it near the heater (not too close!) alternating betweeen heating it and heating it, for about 90 minutes. It had a lump on its chest, which I just learned is a crop. I had to leave for a while but is there anything I can try to purchase? I usually foster puppies and have lots of experience with sick puppies but none with birds. Please be kind - I am not knowledgeable but willing to read or learn to help until tomorrow when bird person comes back.

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