Golden Comet 3 week old pullet getting sick, please help!

ANDowney

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Aug 14, 2012
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I have 13 golden comet pullets and today they seem to be coming down with something. I have 3 so far that I have separated from the rest that seem extremely lethargic and are laying down on their sides. They still "peep" and will move if I nudge them but keep their eyes closed and won't drink or eat. I have been "force feeding" them electrolyte water (has coconut powder in them) with a eye dropper. I'm considering feeding them some homemade kefir tonight. They live in an enclosure outside and receive fresh grass and bugs daily with an organic crumble feed as a supplement. I really do not want to lose my whole replacement flock. I've never had this problem with chickens before. Please help!

FYI, they need to remain organic because I sell the eggs antibotic and hormone free.
 
Update, the first sick pullet it now dead. The other 2 are holding steady. I'm not sure if it's because I got to them sooner or if it's the combo of coconut water/water blend and kefir I've been giving them or what. Hope they don't pass tonight. :-(
 

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