The Poultry Health & Hatching Forum

Discuss all health, welfare, hatching and incubation issues


Lethargic turkey chicks

Hi all looking for some advice, had two turkey chicks hatch this morning ( a day early) they seem very tired with no great interest in food , they can stand but they barely more around and seem to want to sleep most of the time . Any advice as to why this may be ? Thanks

Bob s
Wednesday, May 29th, 2024

We would give weak chicks some sugary water. Plastic syringe, few ml of sugary warer in it , offer them the drip and they'll take it. A few drops at the start is all they'll take but it gives them a great jump.

Mo Hens
Thursday, May 30th, 2024


You must have an account to comment here.

You must be registered with an email address to comment.

Click here to create an account. It only takes a few seconds.