Chick just died help!

[Fluffychicky]

I woke up this morning to find a dead chick, they all seemed to be doing great yesterday. They were all active eating and drinking I have no idea what happened. I also never noticed any bad poos or anything I'm very concerned about losing more chicks. Has anyone else had a chick just drop dead, if so did you figure out what the problem was?

 

[Chick_In_The_Burbs]

How old are they? If you just got them (say, within a week) then it could be shipping stress or failure to thrive. It is very common. For the stress, add Apple cider vinegar to the water (about a tablespoon worth in a 1 quart jug). That has been the best treatment I have found. For failure to thrive, I have never succeeded in saving one of them. I have managed to keep them alive with constant attention but the moment I stopped giving special round the clock care they died.

 

[ChickenCanoe]

It happens a lot. If dogs died as often as chickens, people wouldn't own very many dogs.
There are lots of things it could be and there is also something called sudden death syndrome that can happen anytime up to 12 weeks.
Just be concerned if you lose more than one in short order.

 

[Fluffychicky]

How old are they? If you just got them (say, within a week) then it could be shipping stress or failure to thrive. It is very common. For the stress, add Apple cider vinegar to the water (about a tablespoon worth in a 1 quart jug). That has been the best treatment I have found. For failure to thrive, I have never succeeded in saving one of them. I have managed to keep them alive with constant attention but the moment I stopped giving special round the clock care they died.

They're about 5-7 days old, I have been giving them ACV and pro-biotics in their water, they get medicated starter feed with some flax powder mixed in. The also have grit and get a daily treat of meal-worms or some veggie or fruit. Perhaps it was the failure to thrive thing, it was one that I didn't give much attention to...I just feel so bad the poor little thing died. But I hope it was just that and not a sickness, thank you for your input!