Help… sick chick???

[Eggcessive]

If you have a vet who can do a fecal float tomorrow, that could diagnose coccidiosis and worms. Where do live? There are some outbreaks of AI in some states, but I would suspect something more common like coccidiosis first. Have you heard of any outbreaks of AI in your area? Here is a map with some outbreaks listed:
https://www.usgs.gov/centers/nwhc/s...ogenic-avian-influenza-north-america-20212022

 

[pilotswife]

If you have a vet who can do a fecal float tomorrow, that could diagnose coccidiosis and worms. Where do live? There are some outbreaks of AI in some states, but I would suspect something more common like coccidiosis first. Have you heard of any outbreaks of AI in your area? Here is a map with some outbreaks listed:
https://www.usgs.gov/centers/nwhc/s...ogenic-avian-influenza-north-america-20212022

I’m in western NC. According to that map, no outbreaks on this end of the state and I haven’t heard of any either. Any other year I wouldn’t second guess coccidiosis but right now just makes you wonder ya know. I got them at TSC… not sure where they get their chicks from. I have 18 others and they all seem fine.

I’ve been freshening her bedding, water and food daily.

You have been so incredibly helpful. Thank you for such thorough and quick responses. I will update tomorrow with how she is.

 

[Eggcessive]

@Wyorp Rock is also in W.NC, and so you are not alone. But coccidiosis is a very common disease, so I would hope that it is only something common. Some chicks have issues with other problems. We never know what is happening, but we should look at the most common problems first.

 

[Wyorp Rock]

She is about four weeks old and for the last 4 to 5 days has just been standing with her feathers slightly fluffed out and sleeping more often than not. She does not engage with the other chicks and she’s barely eating and drinking.

A chick that age may have coccidiosis with those symptoms. What are the poops like?I would start some Corid in the water, and it is safe for the other chicks, so that she can be back with them. Are all of your chickens the same age that are together? Be sure to keep the bedding very dry, fresh, stirred daily, and raise waterers to prevent spills. Corid dosage is 10 ml (2 tsp) of the liquid, or 1.5 tsp of the powder for 7 days. Stop any b vitamins during Corid since that can affect how it works.

I agree, I would treat for Coccidiosis as well.
Also make sure her crop is emptying. If she's not drinking the mixed water, then syringe it into her frequently to get the meds into her and keep her hydrated.
She may need a bit of warmth as well. WNC is still a bit chilly right now and a sick chick will have a hard time keeping warm. A heating pad cave, heat lamp (THINK SAFETY FIRST) or bringing her in someplace warm overnight would be a good idea.

If you do lose her and are still concerned about AI, then refrigerate the body and contact the state lab in Fletcher/Arden, it's near the WNC AG Center. They will tell you what they need to do.
http://www.ncagr.gov/vet/ncvdl/VetLabDirectoryArden.html
http://www.ncagr.gov/vet/ncvdl/

 

[Cerci]

Did your chick make it?