Help, I have a sick peep!

[flockof8]

I ordered 7 peeps and they are about a week old. One little one has gone down hill over the last 12 hours. She is very lethargic, has runny white poo, wont open her eyes, is breathing heavily and feels very warm to the touch. Any advice?? Our local Agway is closed for the day so no chance of getting meds or anything until tomorrow.

 

[GitaBooks]

I'm sorry about your chick.

She could get better, but I'm sorry to say, I doubt she will make it. However, if she is kept warm and hydrated, given electrolytes and you get some medication as soon as you can (corid for coccidia and/or antibiotics for infection) then she could make a turn around.
Separate her from the others and clean out the feeders, waterers and replace the substrate.

Some chicks are weaker than others, so the others may not be effected. Keep an eye on them, however.

Best of luck! I hope she gets better!

 

[flockof8]

She didnt make it wish I knew what was wrong, now we are going to be worried about the other chicks getting sick too.

 

[GitaBooks]

I'm really sorry about that.