I have a batch of 60 Cornish cross chicks that are now about 1 month old. I just got them moved from the barn to outside. They are sharing a "chicken tractor" with other regular chicks of a similar age or older. (Some of the other chicks were also raised alongside these Cornish and just got outside with them.)
Here is my problem: about 10 or 15 of them are acting completely off. I have no idea what is going on with this small batch. Here are the symptoms-
-Sleeping all day
-Loss of Appetite
-Wobbly, some are unable to stand without stumbling
-some seem to have their wing muscles very tensed
-pinkish muddy poop
-some have a pale comb
-listless behavior, some of just sprawled out
-some toes are curled, loss of toe movement(?)
Overall these symptoms largely look neurological at a glance in person. But I haven't the slightest clue what's going on with them.
I had treated them with Corid a few weeks ago, a small amount as a preventative for 2 weeks. No signs of blood in their poop. I don't have an issue with treating for coccidia again, but I don't believe that is the issue here...(Unless I'm wrong. In fact, i hope it is coccidia so I can begin treatment.)
The only other details I can add, is that it has been very hot outside for the past several days. Some of the crops are either empty or have some water inside them. I have personally never seen this before in the years that I've raised them out. And why is it only them and not the other chicks? The Cornish seem to be the only ones affected currently.
Any advice is greatly appreciated. I'll share a picture of one of their poops.
Here is my problem: about 10 or 15 of them are acting completely off. I have no idea what is going on with this small batch. Here are the symptoms-
-Sleeping all day
-Loss of Appetite
-Wobbly, some are unable to stand without stumbling
-some seem to have their wing muscles very tensed
-pinkish muddy poop
-some have a pale comb
-listless behavior, some of just sprawled out
-some toes are curled, loss of toe movement(?)
Overall these symptoms largely look neurological at a glance in person. But I haven't the slightest clue what's going on with them.
I had treated them with Corid a few weeks ago, a small amount as a preventative for 2 weeks. No signs of blood in their poop. I don't have an issue with treating for coccidia again, but I don't believe that is the issue here...(Unless I'm wrong. In fact, i hope it is coccidia so I can begin treatment.)
The only other details I can add, is that it has been very hot outside for the past several days. Some of the crops are either empty or have some water inside them. I have personally never seen this before in the years that I've raised them out. And why is it only them and not the other chicks? The Cornish seem to be the only ones affected currently.
Any advice is greatly appreciated. I'll share a picture of one of their poops.
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