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    sick chicks

    My husband is picking up medicated feed now.
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    sick chicks

    Thank you for the reply. No pasty butt. One of my 10 day old had that last week but only once and after I cleaned her off she's been fine. I think another 5 day old chick is dying. She's lethargic, eyes closed, barely moves. Wish I could diagnose the problem. Hate to lose any more.
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    lethargic chick - how can i revive?

    See my earlier post "sick chicks". We lost a 5 day old light bantham this morning. She was laying on the brooder floor, close to death. My husband humanely took care of her as I was sure she was beyond saving. Now one of my 5 day old Buff Orphingtons is looking _very_ weak. She's barely able to...
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    sick chicks

    thanks. i'll head to store asap to get medicated feed and ask about meds IF is it coccidiosis. this is my first flock. i've been very diligent about cleaning the bedding. picking out poops several times a day, stirring the shavings and keeping water and food free of poop. i've been adding ACV to...
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    sick chicks

    I think I'm losing one of my chicks. Went out to the brooder and she is near lifeless, laying on the floor. Other chicks walking over her. My husband is going out to humanely finish her, as we hate to see her suffer. I have 12 total and my chicks are a mix of 2 weeks old, and less than one week...
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    Hello! New to this space

    Hi all! I'm excited to say that we've entered the world of Back Yard Chickens! This week I came home with 12 little babies (Cukoo Marans, Ameracuanas, Buff Orphingtons, Light Brahmas, Welsummers). We love them already and I look forward to our many years with these sweet girls. I've been...
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