Chickens under 2 months dropping like flys,no noticeable symptoms

[Elsveta641]

Hmmm...
Giardiasis
Giardiasis is an incredibly rare parasite and it is usually not problematic unless it overruns the immune system.

Chickens normally catch this parasite through pecking at infected poop (dog, cat etc.) and symptoms include brown watery diarrhea, weight loss and dehydration.

If you suspect your chickens have Giardiasis, visit your local vet and they will prescribe your chickens antibiotics.

Note: Humans can also catch Giardia, so good sanitation and hygiene practices will help to prevent transmission.
Found this on the happychickencoop site. May clear up how your chicks got it at least.

No sorry I already read that and it didn't help. My pens are clean, especially now that I'm all freaked out lol. None of our human family has any digestive problems either

 

[Elsveta641]

I’m at a loss. Possible bad feed?

We switched brands after the first few deaths just in case because I thought the same. Moldy or something. But they kept dying

 

[Elsveta641]

Are you in the US?
If so what state are you in?

Iowa.

 

[NoFlyBackFarm]

Hmmmmm......
You should give garlic and oregano in the feed and water. That is for immune strength and respiratory health.

 

[Elsveta641]

Hmmmmm......
You should give garlic and oregano in the feed and water. That is for immune strength and respiratory health.

Thanks. I'd have to be careful there garlic is toxic to the cats and dog.

 

[WVduckchick]

Have you considered a necropsy on any of the dead ones? There are some instructional threads here, if you could do it. Might find something.

 

[NoFlyBackFarm]

I give to my chicks and chickens all the time. Tho I would keep the cat away from it.

 

[WVduckchick]

Tagging a few more for help.

@ChickenCanoe
@dawg53
@Wyorp Rock
@azygous
@EggSighted4Life

 

[Elsveta641]

I did open one but didn't really know what to look for. I knew there'd 've red blood dots for cocci and didn't see any of that. It looked healthy and like all the chickens insides we've butchered to eat, but again I wasn't sure what to look for. There are close to a dozen cats on the property and the chickens free range,it would be next to impossible to keep them away. The sick 2 are quarantined however.

 

[staceyj]

Is there a stream or creek that passes through your property that also runs by or through the neighboring farm?