I decided to start a new thread, everyone is buying chicks, hatching eggs and I'm sure most could use some advice.
My situation: Hatched a batch in the bator 4 1/2 weeks ago. 5 chicks. One started panting, lethargic, wouldn't eat or drink much without encouragement. Died 2 days later. I didn't separate from the rest and the rest are fine after more than 3 weeks.
8 days ago, hatched another batch. Using a different brooder. 6 chicks. Two days ago, one started panting (exactly like the first batch), lethargic, wouldn't eat or drink very much. Today, two more started showing the same symptoms. First one died about an hour ago.
I suspect cocci, are there any other thoughts out there? There is no blood in stool and I have been feeding a non-medicated starter feed, water containing electrolytes and probiotics. I change bedding at least once per day, clean feeders at least once per day (more often if they poop in it) and change the water daily.
My treatment plan: milk purge, medicated feed (after the milk purge), one waterer with corid, one waterer with duramycin. After milk purge will put back on medicated starter feed. I'm currently forcing medicated water on those that are not taking water on their own.
I have a large batch hatching in about 12 days, so I really need to get this under control before that hatch. Any comments, suggestions are appreciated.
My situation: Hatched a batch in the bator 4 1/2 weeks ago. 5 chicks. One started panting, lethargic, wouldn't eat or drink much without encouragement. Died 2 days later. I didn't separate from the rest and the rest are fine after more than 3 weeks.
8 days ago, hatched another batch. Using a different brooder. 6 chicks. Two days ago, one started panting (exactly like the first batch), lethargic, wouldn't eat or drink very much. Today, two more started showing the same symptoms. First one died about an hour ago.
I suspect cocci, are there any other thoughts out there? There is no blood in stool and I have been feeding a non-medicated starter feed, water containing electrolytes and probiotics. I change bedding at least once per day, clean feeders at least once per day (more often if they poop in it) and change the water daily.
My treatment plan: milk purge, medicated feed (after the milk purge), one waterer with corid, one waterer with duramycin. After milk purge will put back on medicated starter feed. I'm currently forcing medicated water on those that are not taking water on their own.
I have a large batch hatching in about 12 days, so I really need to get this under control before that hatch. Any comments, suggestions are appreciated.
