chick cant stand up this morning

[eleanor12]

I just got baby chicks around a week ago and one of them seemed to have coccidiosis and I tried giving them all corid for five days. but this morning one of my baby chicks is either just standing in one spot or laying down and not really trying to move. What can I do? I don't think its legs are injured but idk

 

[Eggcessive]

Welcome to BYC. Coccidiosis is usually seen after 3 weeks, but I would go ahead and finish the course. If the chick is lethargic, it may just need some water and food or be suffering from shipping stress. Can you check for any stuck poop on the vent? If you find any clean it off with warm soapy water and a tissue. It can recur daily for a week or so. Dip it’s beak into water several times an hour. If you have Poultry NutriDrench or or Poultry Cell, give 2-3 drops orally as a boost. Vitamins with electrolytes can be used instead in the water. If you cannot get any of those, mix a tsp of sugar and a tiny pinch of salt into a cup of water, at room temperature. Egg yolk and watery mushy chick feed are very good to offer.

 

[eleanor12]

i gave the chick purina electrolyte with a spoon but i have to do it manually. I just saw it poop rn and it was white, I went to go buy poultry cell and nutridrench but they have neither.

 

[Eggcessive]

I hope that it survives. About all we can do is offer supportive care, food and water with electrolytes and vitamins. Is the chick warm with a heat source?