3 chicks dead from ants :(

[Chickenlover106]

Hey guys, I've lost 3 five week old chicks from ants today and I'm about to lose one again right now... I don't think it's gonna survive, how can I end his pain? Should I just use sharp scissors?

 

[HuffleClaw]

So sorry for your losses. If you truly think it is best to cull the bird - yes, sharp scissors will do.

 

[Amer]

Sharp scissors is usually a lot faster and cleaner than I knife. I'm sorry that you have to do this...

 

[Chickenlover106]

Wait!! I put him in my unused incubator and I think he's getting stronger.

 

[Chickenlover106]

I'm sorry I meant to write 5 weeks old. I don't know what the ants are called in English.. Gonna do some research

 

[Rose Quartz]

I did a quick search on what kind of ants are in your area, could it have been fire ants? They are the kind that can sting too.

I don't have any of them in my area, but maybe someone with some knowledge on those ants could chime in.

 

[Chickenlover106]

Do you guys know how I can treat him?

 

[Rose Quartz]

five month old?

What kind of ants?

 

[Chickenlover106]

Yes! I believe that's what they're called. Man I hate those ants!! They killed my 3 newly hatched chicks before, if not more

 

[DiYMama540]

This could definitely still be a case of coccidiosis. My thoughts are that the chicks were sick, and not moving around enough to keep themselves from being consumed by ants.