50% Mortality

[smongold]

I have lost six chicks of twelve within two weeks. There was some diarrhea and watery poop from some ever since I brought them home. I put some electrolytes in the water to help. I opted for non-medicated chick starter. The pattern is that they begin to stop activity (eating/drinking/pecking) and eventually lay down really lethargic. This lasts a few hours then they die. I started Corid three days ago but I'm not completely sure it is coccidiosis. But what else could it be? It is so discouraging to watch them die one at a time every day or so. Any ideas? Should I start with medicated feed next time?

 

[Kiki]

Welcome to BYC.
What is the temp in their brooder?
Can you post a picture of the set up?

 

[AshVau22]

Check feed for mold.

 

[smongold]

Welcome to BYC.
What is the temp in their brooder?
Can you post a picture of the set up?

90 degrees

Welcome to BYC.
What is the temp in their brooder?
Can you post a picture of the set up?

90 degrees

 

[Kiki]

90 degreesView attachment 4055059

90 degrees

Are you using a regular Red bulb heat lamp?

It doesn't look to me that the chicks are able to get away from the heat.
90° would be too hot for chicks in my house so I would suggest raising the bulb away and moving it to where it only covers half or less of this area.

 

[Yardmom]

Chicks need a place to warm up. (80 might be good for 2 week old chicks). They also need a place they can cool down. A brooder needs a place where chicks can be at room temperature as well.

 

[smongold]

Are you using a regular Red bulb heat lamp?

It doesn't look to me that the chicks are able to get away from the heat.
90° would be too hot for chicks in my house so I would suggest raising the bulb away and moving it to where it only covers half or less of this area.

It is the red bulb. I raised the lamp and cooled things down. Thank you.