Chicken not acting right

[juliejohnson805]

This chick is about 8 weeks old. Noticed today her just standing in corner with eyes closed. Didn't even move when we put scraps out. She has moved a little and will drink water. Is this something I need to be concerned about?

 

[ChickenChaser9]

Unless she is just having a nap then I would put her in a place where she can be closely monitored. It could be an issue that needs treatment.

 

[Eggcessive]

This chick is about 8 weeks old. Noticed today her just standing in corner with eyes closed. Didn't even move when we put scraps out. She has moved a little and will drink water. Is this something I need to be concerned about?

At 8 weeks, she could be sick with coccidiosis. The symptoms can include sleepiness, not eating, hunched or puffed up posture, and runny poops with mucus or blood. Corid ( amprollium) from the feed store is the treatment if you think that could be the problem. Dosage is 1 1/2 tsp of the powder or 2 tsp of the liquid per gallon of water for 5 days. It is more common when there are chickens of all different ages together. Other possibilities are dehydration or being cold.