humped over and then dead chicken

[marsh]

Need an answer or a clue to what is going on. In the last 3 months I have had 3 and one more today going down -chicken die. They all act normal and then they start with a rather humped over stance- stay under the heat lamp- eat when offered food right in front of them- usually stay pretty much in one area- look like they are just sleep standing- move slowly- there bottom is tucked way under- tail drags on the ground- very wet on the underneath by their tail. This lasts for 2 to 4 days and then they die. They are 2 to 3 yrs old. We have a pretty okay set up so trying to narrow down what is up before it gets very many more of my birds. I do know that I have the scaly leg mites and so I am trying the vasaline on the legs but when it gets really cold I do not think that would be wise. I read also about veg oil- maybe better with the cold? The ones that are dying do not have the signs of mites. Ideas? Thanks

 

[easttxchick]

Yikes wish I could help. Have you wormed them lately? I am going to give you a friendly bump so maybe someone can help you before you lose any more birds!

Good luck!

 

[enola]

Coccidia maybe ?

 

[consdrs]

I had a 10 month pullet last week show the exact same symptoms. hunched up, refused to eat or drink. after 2 days and no improvement I practically force fed her yogurt mixed with egg yolk mixed with a little water to make it real watery. that perked her up a bit because I believe she was severely dehydrated. I went and got some Corid and treated her water and the yogurt/egg yolk mixture. I would not have thought it was cocci because she is so old and not a chick. she also had runny poo no blood. well on my way to get the Corid at the feed store I thought for sure she would be dead when I got home she was so week but today 1 week later she is out doing the usual chicken activities and shows no sign of being near death. I don't know if it was Cocci but she is fine now. It is worth a try.