Barred Rock weak can't stand up

[rbum]

I have 2 4 - 6 week old barred rock chicks. One of them is too weak to stand up any suggestions I have tetracycline .

 

[Eggcessive]

I would get some Corid and treat them for possible coccidosis. It is hot where they are kept? How do their droppings look? Until you get the Corid, feed the weak chick with a dropper, and give it water with electrolytes, or gatorade or pedialyte. If it will drink on it's own that will help. Symptoms of cocci are runny droppings with blood or mucus, lethargy, hunched posture, and not eating. Dosage is 2 tsp of Corid liquid, or 1 1/2 tsp of the powder per gallon of water for 5 days. Then later, give some vitamins and plain yogurt.

 

[rbum]

it was hot in garage where I keep them temporarily. My wife turned on fan she is better and poop is runny and light brown diarrhea

 

[Eggcessive]

I'm glad that she seems better, but make sure she is taking water. If she looks bad tomorrow, keep the Corid treatment in mind. Good luck.

 

[rbum]

I will check periodically through the night and morning. Thanks for your help.