tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-257786746763772534.post4442951332898634333..comments2008-02-17T20:59:38.230-07:00Woody Creek Chickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07071269893010440142noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-257786746763772534.post-54438198551992782212008-02-17T20:59:00.000-07:002008-02-17T20:59:00.000-07:00I raised birds for many years and I wish I was still doing so. I had chickens, canaries, love birds, Peking Robins, Lady Gouldians, etc<BR/>I came across your email and thought I might help with a suggestion. You may want to try some Black Strap Molasses. Put about a teaspoon full in a quart jar and dilute it until it looks like weak tea. Get a clean eye dropper or even a toothpick. And let the chick take as much as she can. <BR/>The Black strap molasses has iron and the sugar will sustain her and give her strength. It will also act as a mild laxative. I have also used this on ducks that had a mild case of duck botulism. <BR/>I am sure you know to keep them warm so that they can digest there food. It hard at this point to tell you whether or not you should use antibiotics. <BR/>Good Luck.<BR/><BR/>Barbara <BR/>Camarillo, CAbahensleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17775173782650862936noreply@blogger.com