1. Apr 18, 2016 #1
   

   4-RChicks New Egg

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   Lost 2 yesterday and 2 are coughing and breathing fast/kind of wheezing today, what do I do? I have only had them 2 weeks. I feel like such a failure. Heartbroken. please help! Still have 4 that seem healthy at the moment. Thanks

    
3. Apr 19, 2016 #2
   

   Wyorp Rock Overrun With Chickens Premium Member

   

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   Sounds like some type of respiratory infection.
   Do they have any discharge from the eyes/nose?
   I would separate them if you haven't done so.
   I also highly recommend that you send one for necropsy since you are losing them in such short period of time.
   
   Infectious/Common poultry diseases:
   http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/ps044
   
   Necropsy info:
   http://www.metzerfarms.com/PoultryLabs.cfm
   http://www.usaha.org/Portals/6/StateAnimalHealthOfficials.pdf

    

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