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[Sandy2003]

I just got baby chicks two week ago and I am really nervous that they have a disease. They have watery poop and it smells foul and it seems like they are developing at a slow rate. What should I do?

 

[Kiki]

I just got baby chicks two week ago and I am really nervous that they have a disease. They have watery poop and it smells foul and it seems like they are developing at a slow rate. What should I do?

Welcome to BYC!
What do you feed them?
Do you have other chickens besides these chicks?

Have you ever heard/read about coccidiosis?

 

[Sandy2003]

Welcome to BYC!
What do you feed them?
Do you have other chickens besides these chicks?

Have you ever heard/read about coccidiosis?

I feed them a beginner chick food that I was given. I have 9 chicks and they all seem to have diarrhea and develop slowly. My Dad said it’s probably nothing. They seem to be active and flying well if that helps. I already read a lot about parasites and diseases such as coccidiosis which i why I am concerned.

 

[Kiki]

I feed them a beginner chick food that I was given. I have 9 chicks and they all seem to have diarrhea and develop slowly. My Dad said it’s probably nothing. They seem to be active and flying well if that helps. I already read a lot about parasites and diseases such as coccidiosis which i why I am concerned.

Are you in the US?

Can you get a picture of the feed bag and tag?


Can you pick up some Corid from your feed store today?

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• Kiki
• Mar 22, 2018

Corid

 

[Sandy2003]

Are you in the US?

Can you get a picture of the feed bag and tag?


Can you pick up some Corid from your feed store today?

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• Kiki
• Mar 22, 2018

Corid

I will send you a picture of the food when I get home. Thank you, I will pick the medicine up today

 

[Kiki]

I will send you a picture of the food when I get home. Thank you, I will pick the medicine up today

Corid should fix them right up.
I am guessing here but it very much sounds like coccidiosis could be the problem.

 

[Aunt Angus]

Welcome to BYC! You came to the right place for help, and you are already getting advice from one of our most knowledgable members. Keep us posted!

 

[N F C]

Sorry for the rocky start, hope all goes well!

 

[DobieLover]

Hello and welcome to BYC! Glad you joined.
It sounds like a moderate case of coccidiosis. The Corid will help. Good luck!

 

[sourland]

Welcome to BYC, and good luck in resolving the problem with your chicks.