broiler chicks dying for some reason

[msshepherdess]

We started with 52 broilers and are now down to 40. One minute fine and then dead. Some are very small and not growing. Not respiratory. When we find them dead, they're almost flatened. Don't know if that's anything but strange. Good feed and water.

 

[bonnie in indiana]

when all else seems for naught---treat them for coccidious--if they are dying that fast, that is what I would do.

 

[Lavendise]

I seem to be having the same exact problem. Yesterday, I found three of my young chickens dead, and yes, flat like a pancake.
I do believe it is the coccidi bug. I started treating them on Sunday with the powder medicine in water that is recommended by all the experts on this Disease/Emergency Forum. I think they are right. When in doubt, treat them for Coccidious.
Every morning when I walk into my coop, I speak the words..."OK, whose dead today??" Some mornings I'm lucky, and
no one is dead.
My question.........At what age can I start treating the younger chickens for Coccidious? I start them all out on the Purina Medicated Chick feed. I have 16 chicks that are 6 weeks old. Is that too young for the proper coccidious treatment in their water?
I am using the Amprol 128 20% Amprolium Powder at 1/2 teaspoon per gallon of water.
Can I give this to 6 week old chicks?