Baby chick head pulled in and not acting right

[Casteele4real]

Just noticed that I have 2 chicks that looked puffed and heads pulled in.
Checked their crop and it felt fine.
What could this be??

 

[Wyorp Rock]

Just noticed that I have 2 chicks that looked puffed and heads pulled in.
Checked their crop and it felt fine.
What could this be??

Hi @Casteele4real

How old are your chicks?
Can you provide some photos of the chicks and their poop?
How are they housed - brooder with heat? What's the temperature?

Chicks puffed up with the head pulled in makes me think of Coccidiosis.
Do you have any Corid on hand?

 

[Ebony Rose]

How old are your chicks?
Can you provide some photos of the chicks and their poop?
How are they housed - brooder with heat? What's the temperature?
Chicks puffed up with the head pulled in makes me think of Coccidiosis.
Do you have any Corid on hand?

x2 Especially about Coccidiosis

How does their belly button look? How about their vent?

You mentioned that you checked their crops, but did you check the other end? Do they have dirty butts? If so, they could have what's known as 'pasty butt', no really, that's what they call it! If they have pasty butt, GENTLY wash their behinds until all the poop is gone, then dry them well with a towel and with a blow dryer on low if you have one. One cause of pasty butt is too much heat in the brooder. Best of luck on your babies, keep us posted. Pictures of chicks both front and back and pictures of poop are very helpful.

 

[Casteele4real]

Hi @Casteele4real

How old are your chicks?
Can you provide some photos of the chicks and their poop?
How are they housed - brooder with heat? What's the temperature?

Chicks puffed up with the head pulled in makes me think of Coccidiosis.
Do you have any Corid on hand?

 

[Casteele4real]

Hi @Casteele4real I think they are 6 to 8 weeks old
. They are inside with heat.
No pasty butt, so far.
And yes I have corid.

How old are your chicks?
Can you provide some photos of the chicks and their poop?
How are they housed - brooder with heat? What's the temperature?

Chicks puffed up with the head pulled in makes me think of Coccidiosis.
Do you have any Corid on hand?

 

[Wyorp Rock]

Hi @Casteele4real
Thank you for the photo.
Since you have Corid on hand, I would go ahead and treat for Coccidiosis.
Dosage is 1 1/2 teaspoons Corid powder or 2 teaspoons of 9.6% Corid liquid per gallon of water.
Give for 5-7 days - make sure this is the ONLY water available during that time period. Mix a fresh batch at least once a day.

I would treat all the chicks.