4 months into chicken farming

[ChickenFarmers24]

My name is Keira. We inherited a flock of 10 from a co-worker who was moving away. About 3 weeks into it, we decided we wanted to add chicks to grow our flock. Bought 14 chicks. Brooded then in our house until about 6 weeks old. Moved out to barn, and had in a wire dog crate. They have been fine until last night. We found 2 dead, thought maybe they strangled themselves in the wiring of the crate. Found 3 dead this morning, not sure why. Lost another after putting them out this morning. It is a very hot sunny day, could they be suffering from heat? Also noticed bloody stools and my remaining 8 chicks have been acting lethargic. Any help is so greatly appreciated!

 

[Madhouse Pullet]

Hi and welcome... Sorry to know about your chicks not doing so well. I wish I knew more to help but you've come to the right place, lots of people willing to help. Have you tried posting in the emergency section of the thread?

 

[Fuchsia]

Hello and Welcome to BYC!

I am sorry for your losses
And sorry I can’t help you!
Like @Madhouse Pullet said have you tried this https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&ved=2ahUKEwi9haKD7bbrAhXJVc0KHbfEDMoQFjAAegQIAxAB&url=https://www.backyardchickens.com/forums/emergencies-diseases-injuries-and-cures.10/&usg=AOvVaw2NiIfsCh9ftu2Knf6myg2Z

 

[Starburst]

Hi, and welcome to BYC!
I'm so sorry for your losses. I hope that you can get help for your chicks soon and that they'll be alright.

 

[Elizabethwood09]

Maybe coccidiosis? Not sure if I spelled that right.

 

[rosemarythyme]

How hot is it in the barn where they're currently kept? Yes chicks can overheat and die from it if it's extremely hot.

Bloody stools would be a sign of coccidiosis... were the chicks vaccinated for it, or fed medicated feed? I would get some Corid asap and follow the dosing instructions here: https://www.backyardchickens.com/ar...ol-ampromed-the-correct-amprolium-dose.73341/

 

[Eddie33]

That definitely sounds like coccidiosis as already stated above. I would start dosing with Corid ASAP. Tractor Supply carries it if there is one in your area or a local farm supply store should have it as well. Dosing with Corid won’t harm the chicks if it turns out to be something else but I would be surprised if it wasn’t cocci and have dealt with this issue a couple times myself.