Anyone Have This Happen.........Could it be a disease?

[drdoolittle]

I have several chickens, some 1 and 2 year olds, and some chicks----from 2-3 months. 2 of my NN chicks have died this week, with no noticeable symptoms whatsoever.

When I found the first, it was barely alive, sitting by itself and peeping-----it died not long after, but the only thing I could see wrong with it was that it was extremely thin.
It's breast-bone looked skeletal, and I could plainly see it's neck bones. The same with the 2nd one that I found already dead today.
Before they died, they seemed perfectly fine......eating, drinking, and walking around.

I feed my chickens very well, and all get their share. How could this happen? Is this some disease? I checked some of the others, and did find one that also seems thin.

 

[BrattishTaz]

If they are eating well and still thin, I would think worms. You can search older threads for treatment options. I'm sorry you lost your chicks.

 

[drdoolittle]

Thank you for your help. I do put ACV in their drinking water about once a week or so------I do have proper wormer from TSC, guess I will use that and see if there is any improvement.

 

[gritsar]

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Define proper wormer?

If it's wazine, be aware that it is only effective for roundworms. You may need a follow-up with a broad spectrum wormer.

 

[clickncluck]

I'm so sorry you lost your chicks. I had a similar thing happen about a month ago. The vet (after $160) also said it was worms and "gave" me Pancure to give the remaining ones for 3 days to worm them. They've started to gain more weight now.

 

[kelar]

I'd suspect coccidiosis rather than worms for the young birds. Although it could be a worm problem, it's hazardous to worm chickens that are already debilitated. I'd try treating them with a round of Corid or Sulmet - cocci causes a general wasting.

 

[drdoolittle]

O.K., I'll look up symptoms of cocci and treat for that, and if that doesn't work, I'll treat for worms. And I'll use the broad spectrum wormer. Thanks everyone!

 

[dawg53]

I dont suspect cocci unless you saw bloody poop. Inspect all of them for lice/mites, could be worms.

 

[sheila3935]

cocci doesnt always cause bloody poo but they would look sick all fulffed up and not moving much. Check for bugs. Also you can treat for cocci in case.

 

[pips&peeps]

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