Help! My chick is not moving, pooping blood?

[SilkieGirl 1]

I went to take care of my chickens this morning when I seen a chick laying down, dead. It broke my heart! Nothing could harm them! i have them inside the coop where it's closed off. I went to see how the other chick's were doing and one seemed to just stand there and do nothing. I felt how cold he was and brought him inside. Immediately I put him and his other buddies under a heat lamp. Right now I am feeding him electrolyte water from a dropper and trying to get him warmed up. Whats happening? I never had a chick just lay down and die??!

Right now the chick has just perked up and pooped liquid which seems to have a reddish brown tint to it... What is this?? How can I help? Does anyone know what this is?

 

[littlefarmgirl9]

I can't think of anything but coccidiosis. It's common in chicks, and pooping blood and lethargy are telltale signs.
You should IMMEDIATELY go to a nearby farm/garden/feed store and pick up some Corid to treat coccidia, or Sulment if there is no Corid. Corid works better and more reliably.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/coccidiosis-how-to-treat-it.64386/

 

[littlefarmgirl9]

Also, if one or two chickens have it they all probably do, or will. So be sure to treat them all and clean up the bloody poop.

 

[SilkieGirl 1]

Ok, thanks! Is it fatal? And how do I use Corid? @littlefarmgirl9

 

[SilkieGirl 1]

Also he seems to be a little bit perked up now! Still sleepy but he tried to eat some food. I am also trying to feed him yogurt. should I?

 

[abraga]

I can't think of anything but coccidiosis. It's common in chicks, and pooping blood and lethargy are telltale signs.
You should IMMEDIATELY go to a nearby farm/garden/feed store and pick up some Corid to treat coccidia, or Sulment if there is no Corid. Corid works better and more reliably.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/coccidiosis-how-to-treat-it.64386/

X2

 

[abraga]

Also he seems to be a little bit perked up now! Still sleepy but he tried to eat some food. I am also trying to feed him yogurt. should I?

Yogurt is okay..but get them on corid ASAP! Treat for cocci. Corid 20%> 1.5 teaspoon per gallon water @5 days follow with 1/3 teaspoon per gallon @7 days or 9.6 corid @2 teaspoon per gallon water and follow up with 1/2 TEASPOON per gallon.

 

[abraga]

Yogurt is okay..but get them on corid ASAP! Treat for cocci. Corid 20%> 1.5 teaspoon per gallon water @5 days follow with 1/3 teaspoon per gallon @7 days or 9.6 corid @2 teaspoon per gallon water and follow up with 1/2 TEASPOON per gallon.

NO VITAMINS DURING TREATMENT AS IT BLOCKS EFFECTIVENESS OF CORID. FOLLOW UP AFTER TREATMENT WITH NUTRI-DRENCH

 

[MilesFluffybutt]

Cocci X3.

Corrid is for cattle so be sure to check that aisle.

 

[andreanar]

Agree with cocci. Get that Corid. If they seem too sick to drink, you can give it directly in the mouths. Take 1/2 teaspoon Corid powder and add 9 ml water. Stir/shake well and give 0.07 ml per 100 grams of body weight (0.34ml per pound) orally. I would think at their weight they would only need a little bit.