bacillary white diarrhea disease

From the description of the motility issues, these chicks have evident neurological issues. Another thing to consider is the broody hen rejecting the chicks. If these accounts are accurate, they point to genetic issues with the chicks that are likely not going to be resolved with vitamins. But, certainly, it's okay to try.

Poultry Nutri-drench and vitamin E are the ones I would try. And remove all fruit and vegetables. They are not appropriate for chicks in the first week or two, certainly not before the chicks have an opportunity to consume enough grit in their gizzards to digest them. Only chick feed and finely minced boiled egg should be given as foods in addition to the vitamins.

But please don't get into the trap of thinking the more vitamins and esoteric therapies you stuff into a chick that the outcome will be improved. Often the reverse is the result.
 
I'm sorry about your chicks.

Where are you located in the world?

If you suspect Pullorum, then culling would be the wisest thing to do.
Getting confirmation through necropsy is also a very good idea, depending on where you live the fees may be minimal. This disease can be passed from the hen to offspring and is thought to be shed in the feces as well. If the hen is a carrier, then I would not hatch any more eggs from her at all. This disease could affect humans as well, so make sure to wash your hands, practice proper hygiene and biosecurity and follow safe cooking guidelines when consuming the hen's eggs.

Do you have someone that can help you with this? A parent, friend or neighbor?

Here's a good article that may help you with the process of culling. For chicks this age, scissors work well. https://www.backyardchickens.com/ar...-for-squeamish-people-slightly-graphic.74734/
 
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