12 day old Polish wobbly on its feet and one eye closed

[featherfriendlyinIowa52]

I have a Black & white Polish that seems lethargic, a bit wobbly and one eye is pretty much closed with the other one opening and closing. Was fine yesterday. Other chicks in brooder (3 Polish, 7 BCM's) are fine. I don't see any bloody poop. The chick doesn't seem to be eating or drinking on its own and is staying to itself. Am I going to lose it or is there something I can do?

 

[featherfriendlyinIowa52]

I'm going to buy a vitamin supplement tomorrow if the local feed store carries it. Wondering if it could be Vitamin A or B1 deficiancy after reading a bit. Hopefully not Marek's but there's no shaking and the head is upright. I keep the brooder clean. I still would appreciate input as I'm completely new to raising chicks.

 

[welasharon]

I had one go down on its haunches and then the foot curled. It was a vitamin deficiency but it was never lethargic. I would start wtih that but would probably go ahead and get meds for treating cocci just in case you need it. The sooner you treat it the better.
sharon

 

[featherfriendlyinIowa52]

The chick died but no one else in the brooder is showing any symptons. I thought chicks had to be treated for cocci when just a day old. My chicks are two weeks old now. Isn't it too late?

 

[welasharon]

You treat for cocci when you see symptoms or even suspect it. It can kill quickly.