3 day old chick, not well

[cultivatingthecornerlot]

2 out of 3 of our Rhode Island Reds died this morning. The third one is currently being isolated and is very lethargic- can barely hold her head up and cannot walk. One leg seemed to be weak, now both are not doing well. When I dip her beak in the water, she drinks just fine, but will not eat. She has also developed shaking her head every few seconds. She is still chirping, though. I tried posting a video, but it says the file type is invalid. I posted a picture, though. If Any ideas on how I can help this chick or should I just make her comfortable for now?

 

[DotToDot]

I’m so sorry. Have you checked her for pasty butt?

 

[cultivatingthecornerlot]

I’m so sorry. Have you checked her for pasty butt?

Thank you! Yes, she has actually pooped twice since I isolated her this morning. She's all clean back there.

 

[DotToDot]

That’s good. It sounds like coccidiosis, which is found in nearly every chicken coop in the world. It can wipe out lots of chicks at a time. You can try feeding her a little bit of raw egg yolk, if you want. I don’t know too much about coccidiosis, since I got vaccinated birds, but I would advise looking into it. There’s plenty of threads on here about it. Good luck!

 

[AidKD]

Go to your local farm store and get some Corid to fight it. I had never had to deal with it until I got some meat birds, and I think that that is what was killing them. I used an all natural remedie, but Corid is designed specifically for coccidiosis.

 

[cultivatingthecornerlot]

Thank you @AidKD & @DotToDot. She actually just passed away. I hope the rest of our new babes stay strong! Have a great weekend, all.

 

[DotToDot]

Thank you @AidKD & @DotToDot. She actually just passed away. I hope the rest of our new babes stay strong! Have a great weekend, all.

Oh, I’m so sorry for your loss.
Still, it’s a good idea to get medication for the other chicks. Good luck.

 

[cultivatingthecornerlot]

Oh, I’m so sorry for your loss.
Still, it’s a good idea to get medication for the other chicks. Good luck.

Will do! Thanks again!

 

[The Chick Addict]

Oh I am so sorry!!