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My chick is dull and not eating. Why isn't my baby chick active?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Bird | Unknown - Bird | Female

Why my chick is dull? It is not eaTing anything. Other 3 chicks run towards the food but this one dis not

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Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on July 23rd, 2017

There could be many reasons for her being unwell, she could be suffering from candida infection causing crop impaction, or she could have a viral/bacterial infection, she could also be suffering from internal parasites. it's very difficult to know what could be wrong as the symptom is very general, if you want to help her you will need to take her to an avian vet ASAP in order to get treated.

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