Chicks dying

[kharlex85]

Hi
I have lost 3 of my chicks 2 this week. I check on them all day long but i guess the symptoms develop quickly , they become lethargic and seem to be gasping for air, the eyes are shut but not swollen and their breathing sounds like they have a cold, weezing noise. What could it be? How to help the others?

 

[Sparrow]

What temperature are you keeping them at under the heat light? What bedding? For respiratory ailments there are antibiotic powders you can buy at your local feed store, but it is important to know why this is happening.

 

[brianb88]

I had one with the same problems a few days ago. I woke up today and had a dead chick in the brooder and I've got another just starting to show these symptoms. They have plenty of heat and fresh water and starter food. The remaining 3 seem to be perfectly healthy. I wish somebody knew what this and what to do about it.

 

[kharlex85]

The temperature is around 85 under the lamp and they seem to be fine, but im in florida and its been very humid this past week im not sure if that has anything to do with it. The bedding is pine shavings. Last night i put some powder antibiotics in the water but i was wondering can baby chicks take liquid Tylan? That is what i use for my chickens when they get sick.

 

[kynewbchickie]

Chickens don't get colds like mammals do - but they can be born sick with respiratory diseases, or simply catch them when they're little. Search the symptoms here on the forum - like "wheezing," "runny nose," etc...this place is chock-full of good folks who have probably found a way to combat what you're dealing with. I wish you the best of luck with your babies...I'm terribly sorry to hear of your loss.

 

[kynewbchickie]

The temperature is around 85 under the lamp and they seem to be fine, but im in florida and its been very humid this past week im not sure if that has anything to do with it. The bedding is pine shavings. Last night i put some powder antibiotics in the water but i was wondering can baby chicks take liquid Tylan? That is what i use for my chickens when they get sick.

If they're 3-4 weeks old, that temp should be fine. Any younger, they'd need it higher for sure, even in Florida. Any older, they'd need it lower. Usually start around 95-98 degrees first week, then decrease by 5 degrees every week after that until they're holding steady around 70-75 degrees (normal outdoor temp). My first chicken "mentor" lived in and raised chickens in southern Texas and she said the temperature thing is a must, because they can't regulate their own body temp until they've fully feathered-out and are around 5-6 weeks old.

 

[coolmind1999]

My silkie chick had the same problem I gave him small dosage of Panadol and a bird medicine I mixed in his water and he was fine

 

[brianb88]

What kind if bird medicine?? Panadol??isn't that acetaminophen??

 

[coolmind1999]

Yes I gave him this https://www.mypharmacy.com.sg/ShopFront/ProductPage.aspx?CatID=175&ProdSKU=280892016F (if he has fever)
The breathing problem:
-I nebulised him
-gave him a puff of inhaler

 

[coolmind1999]

And the bird medicine ill read the box and tell u what it has
I got it from the store I purchased the chick