Dead 5wk old

[Bellemere]

This morning I found one of my 5wk old chicks dead. I dont see any marks on it. They have food and water and a heat lamp at night. They were all behaving normally yesterday. What could be a possible cause? Should I be concerned for my remaining chickens?

 

[nuthatched]

Not enough info to say anything. Sometimes chickens just die. Sorry for your loss.

 

[MysteryChicken]

What's their poop like? 3-5 weeks is typical for them to contract Coccidiosis.

 

[Aunt Angus]

What's their poop like? 3-5 weeks is typical for them to contract Coccidiosis.

You type faster than I do. I was thinking the same.

 

[MysteryChicken]

You type faster than I do. I was thinking the same.

I type fast for only using one finger to type.

 

[Battlepants]

Could we get a picture of the brooder? I'm wondering if things are too hot/cold for the chicks.

 

[Bellemere]

What's their poop like? 3-5 weeks is typical for them to contract Coccidiosis.

I've had them on medicated fed since I got them. Their poop looks normal from what I call tell. I'm new to raising chicks. Should I be concern about the rest of my chickens? What should I look for?

 

[NuggetMama]

I've had them on medicated fed since I got them. Their poop looks normal from what I call tell. I'm new to raising chicks. Should I be concern about the rest of my chickens? What should I look for?

Well can you take some pics ?

Take pics of your brooder set up with the babies in there and take pics of their poop that way people who have had chicks for a while can check to see if something is wrong

 

[MysteryChicken]

I've had them on medicated fed since I got them. Their poop looks normal from what I call tell. I'm new to raising chicks. Should I be concern about the rest of my chickens? What should I look for?

Coccidiosis depending on strain can either cause Bloody poop, diarrhea, or bubbly diarrhea.
I believe your other birds are going to be safe, especially if they're adults.

 

[Bellemere]

Could we get a picture of the brooder? I'm wondering if things are too hot/cold for the chicks.

Could we get a picture of the brooder? I'm wondering if things are too hot/cold for the chicks.

This is an older picture but I have the same set up. I turn off the heat lamp a couple hrs each day since I was going to put them outside soon.