Help Chick STILL lethargic

[mochicken]

I have a mutt bantam that I got August 27th, it was acting kinda slow when I got it, it eats and drinks, and even goes into the coop at night and comes out in the morning. The problem is it always seems to be sleepy, I treated it a couple weeks ago with Corid for 5 days in its water, treated the whole flock.

The rest of the chicks act fine but this one just acts tired all the time

 

[Avalon1984]

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Could it be the runt of the litter and get stressed? I would separate it, put under a heatlamp, feed electrolytes for a few days, give it some egg yolkes and see if the situation improves. Good luck!

 

[mochicken]

Yeah it could be I guess, she is pretty small, I will give it a try and see if it helps any.

 

[ChickensAreSweet]

Yes the little runt chicks get cold. See if her poo is bloody though, as I have twice had to retreat for coccidiosis.

 

[mochicken]

I have been checking periodically and havnt seen any blood in any of their feces. I will be treating them again this week with Corid for the second time just to make sure I got the cocci killed

 

[DirtCreature]

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where do you get the meds for cocci? two of my chicks died last night from it and the vet said they wont see my other chicks until i mail the dead one to seattle for it to be disected... which could take weeks and by then they could all be dead

 

[mochicken]

I ordered mine from Jeffers Equine and had it in my hands in less than 5 days, they have a shipping time chart on their site that will tell you how long it takes, I ordered mine at 11am and they shipped the same day, I HIGHLY recommend them.

Here is a link to Corid on their site, from what I understand Corid is a thiamine blocker that kills and prevents Coccidia. You probably wont need a gallon, if you scroll down to the bottom they have gallon and 16oz sizes. Until it gets to you I hear that putting apple cider vinegar in their water and sprinkling powdered milk on their food will help until you receive it.

http://www.jefferslivestock.com/product.asp?camid=LIV&pn=0027132

 

[Avalon1984]

You can also buy Corid at a local farm store if you have one close by. Good luck

 

[flashover1969]

On top of what your doing, I would recommend giving them a medicated starter feed such as Purina's start and grow.

 

[DirtCreature]

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thats what they are already on.

p.s. sorry for highjacking your thread