Bad day or sick?!?

[kimberdougl5]

Oh that is good, at least that means she hasn't been off food for too long and there's no huge digestive issues. Were you able to get her to take fluids yet?

I didn't see their post before, but I'm going to agree with Ron, it might be Coccidiosis, but given that they haven't been outdoors I'm not sure how they would get it. Have they been given anything in their brooding box from outside? Branches, bricks, bugs, vegetables etc.?

It's possible she was injured. Do you notice any changes, tenderness or swelling in her legs? She looks more sick than injured imo.

YES!!! We've had the bricks since day 1...I've found that young chicks like them because the absorb heat and they like perching on them. AND, we added the perching sticks from our yard 2 days ago.
She seems better this morning for sure. Has a little appetite. She still seems to be excessively grooming and cleaning her beak, and just not as social as usual, but better.
I'm heading to TS for some Corid shortly. THANK YOU!!!

 

[kimberdougl5]

YES!!! We've had the bricks since day 1...I've found that young chicks like them because the absorb heat and they like perching on them. AND, we added the perching sticks from our yard 2 days ago.
She seems better this morning for sure. Has a little appetite. She still seems to be excessively grooming and cleaning her beak, and just not as social as usual, but better.
I'm heading to TS for some Corid shortly. THANK YOU!!!

What would be the dosage of Corvid to a Qt of water? Also patted some DE on her back and neck where she keep pruning. They are all getting their first dust baths and LOVE IT!
Is it possible that all these new feathers coming in has her just "uncomfortable"? She's an Ameracauna, so that neck ruffle is coming in STRONG where she's messing with it

 

[MiniBirdsMi]

You know, honestly I had to look it up. I've been fortunate enough that I never had a flare up in my flock to use it.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/updated-corid-and-amprol-amprolium-dosing.818879/

 

[kimberdougl5]

SO HELPFUL!!! I "guesstimated" almost 1/2 tsp per QT...
I really do not believe that's what it is because she's just about back to normal...just a little stand-offish. Someone may have jumped off the roost onto her head while she was sleeping, because she acts like she just doesn't want to lay down when with the other chicks. By herself, she's happy to sprawl out. Silly, high-maintenance chick
THANK YOU again for your help!!!

 

[MiniBirdsMi]

That's great news! I'm happy we were able to help. Yeah, It won't hurt to treat them just in case, and now you have some on hand in case of future issues. It's possible! They could have been bullying her while she was feeling unwell, too...they can be 'mean' that way. lol

 

[ronott1]

SO HELPFUL!!! I "guesstimated" almost 1/2 tsp per QT...
I really do not believe that's what it is because she's just about back to normal...just a little stand-offish. Someone may have jumped off the roost onto her head while she was sleeping, because she acts like she just doesn't want to lay down when with the other chicks. By herself, she's happy to sprawl out. Silly, high-maintenance chick
THANK YOU again for your help!!!

Hold onto the corid because you never know when you might need it.

Do you have rooster booster or save a chick to give them?

 

[kimberdougl5]

Hold onto the cord because you never know when you might need it.

Do you have rooster booster or save a chick to give them?

I'm adding NutriDrench to their waterer. I will continue the Corid in their waterer for the recommended 5 days.
I truly believe she was having an issue with being bullied. They've all settled back down and are behaving themselves again.
THANK YOU for all the suggestions and help!

 

[kimberdougl5]

I'm adding NutriDrench to their waterer. I will continue the Corid in their waterer for the recommended 5 days.
I truly believe she was having an issue with being bullied. They've all settled back down and are behaving themselves again.
THANK YOU for all the suggestions and help!

All is back to "normal" with my chicks. Here's a shot of the whole group...had to get it while they're sleeping

 

[ronott1]

All is back to "normal" with my chicks. Here's a shot of the whole group...had to get it while they're sleeping View attachment 2113762View attachment 2113762