baby chicks dying

[coach723]

None of this is intended as a criticism, just trying to help.
Is this the same brooder you used with the last batch of chicks that you had trouble with?
First off, it's way too small. They need more room to get in and out of the heat source. You need to check your temperature under the light, make sure it's adequate to warming them. Put a thermometer at their level, under the light. To me it looks like that heat source/bulb is not enough for that many chicks.
Is the wood of the walls particle board with a veneer over it? If so, particle board often contains formaldehyde and those fumes could be affecting the chicks. I also wonder if they are pecking at the bare edges around the opening on the right and eating some of it.
Loud chirping is a sign of distress.
Personally I would find another container asap, a large rubbermaid tub, a bath tub, something that will not emit any fumes at all, see if you can get any recovered. If it's fumes, it can kill them quickly.

 

[AidKD]

no i haven’t put anything in their water
but it’s eacalating very rapidly
a couple hours ago they were all running around now this ones not even trying to get up it’s just chirping really loud

I would try putting some Corid in their water, just to be safe. I'm not sure what else to say, other than try getting some grit for them, just in case wood shavings inside of them are the cause. This is literally exactly what has been happening to mine, and once they start going downhill it's at breakneck speed. I really hope you don't lose any more!

 

[FunClucks]

Agree with all that coach723 said above.

Another thing you might do is sprinkle grit over their food. This can help if eating shavings or wood is contributing to the issue. In any case, it can't hurt.

If these things above don't help, I'd recommend doing some research on coccidiosis and possibly treating with amprolium (CORID). But I'm not convinced it's coccidiosis. How is the health of your parent flock? A number of illnesses or vitamin deficiencies can transmit through the egg. Since you've had this problem before, I would possibly look at your parent flock health if none of the above remedies seem to help.

ETA and also disinfect your brooder. Not sure how you'll disinfect wood - I use and prefer the 32 quart plastic tubs because they're super big and can be disinfected easily.

 

[AidKD]

Also, once mine start getting to the point like your one chick is at, there wasn't anything that would help them and they ended up dieing.

 

[drdrew]

None of this is intended as a criticism, just trying to help.
Is this the same brooder you used with the last batch of chicks that you had trouble with?
First off, it's way too small. They need more room to get in and out of the heat source. You need to check your temperature under the light, make sure it's adequate to warming them. Put a thermometer at their level, under the light. To me it looks like that heat source/bulb is not enough for that many chicks.
Is the wood of the walls particle board with a veneer over it? If so, particle board often contains formaldehyde and those fumes could be affecting the chicks. I also wonder if they are pecking at the bare edges around the opening on the right and eating some of it.
Loud chirping is a sign of distress.
Personally I would find another container asap, a large rubbermaid tub, a bath tub, something that will not emit any fumes at all, see if you can get any recovered. If it's fumes, it can kill them quickly.

yes i know the container is rather small i usually keep them in a bigger oval shaped one in the garage but we’re changing tiles and repainting so i can’t put them there i have to keep them inside the house and i had a bigger 120watt bulb but it burned this morning so i had to use a smaller one till i can get one tomorrow (most stores here close on sunday)
and the weather isn’t cold it’s getting to 22~24 degrees celcius during the day

 

[drdrew]

Agree with all that coach723 said above.

Another thing you might do is sprinkle grit over their food. This can help if eating shavings or wood is contributing to the issue. In any case, it can't hurt.

If these things above don't help, I'd recommend doing some research on coccidiosis and possibly treating with amprolium (CORID). But I'm not convinced it's coccidiosis. How is the health of your parent flock? A number of illnesses or vitamin deficiencies can transmit through the egg. Since you've had this problem before, I would possibly look at your parent flock health if none of the above remedies seem to help.

ETA and also disinfect your brooder. Not sure how you'll disinfect wood - I use and prefer the 32 quart plastic tubs because they're super big and can be disinfected easily.

the eggs i incubated werent from my chickens i have sussex orpingtons australorp and some plymouth rock
these chicks are araucanas i bought the eggs from a local family

 

[Tonyroo]

BTW are you sure that's pine shavings in the brooder? I only ask cause pine is a white wood not red like cedar.

 

[AidKD]

Keep me posted on how they do!

 

[SourRoses]

yes i know the container is rather small i usually keep them in a bigger oval shaped one in the garage but we’re changing tiles and repainting so i can’t put them there i have to keep them inside the house and i had a bigger 120watt bulb but it burned this morning so i had to use a smaller one till i can get one tomorrow (most stores here close on sunday)
and the weather isn’t cold it’s getting to 22~24 degrees celcius during the day

Find something else ASAP! Like within the hour. Everything Coach723 said is spot on. The container they're in presents multiple problems. It's not big enough for them to get out of the heat if they get hot.
It looks like there could be mold on the surface of that wood, or else it could be a veneer like coach said, it's an off-color. You need to get them out of it asap.

 

[drdrew]

Keep me posted on how they do!

i got back from the vet
he said that it doesn’t look like a virus or a disease and it’s probably too much heat
he gave me some antibiotics and supplementary vitamins
he said that the wooden box shouldnt cause any health issues but it would be better for them to be in a bigger plastic container
he also checked for blood traces in their stool but it was fine
i put the antibiotics as instructed now i just have to wait and see what happens from here