I think my chick is dying! URGENT!

[Allie Grace Sanders]

She died!

 

[Ruralhideaway]

Did you get the Corid started? If it's coccidiosis it goes quickly in little ones. Corid sometimes helps fast.

 

[Allie Grace Sanders]

I went to the store to get some, but I didn't buy it because I thought I couldn't use the cow kind. We talked to the guy there, he told us that they use save-a-chick electrolytes. I grabbed some probiotics too. No more bloody droppings so far.

 

[Ruralhideaway]

Post #16 in this thread details using cow Corid. Vitamins and electrolytes are good support for stress. Completely useless for coccidiosis. In fact never give vitamins with corid or the corid may not work.

Feed store employees could know lots. Or nothing. Bloody droppings should be a red flag to anyone with any chick knowledge at all.

If, and we don't know, they had coccidiosis, the others will likely get ill quickly. Any luck getting a sample analyzed?

 

[ticketism]

People already said that you can use the Corrid for cattle and with adjusted dosages, as well as saying that Save A Chick is an electrolyte blend that won't help stop coccidiosis at all but won't hurt your chicks either. Why would you go and buy the Save A Chick and not the Corrid then? =/ I'm just a little confused on that point, sorry =/

Probiotics and electrolytes can do some good. Hopefully none of the other chicks are infected if it is indeed coccidiosis, because it will run through an entire brood like a flash if it's not treated quickly and properly. Good luck to you and your remaining babies, and I'm sorry for your loss with the other two - It's hard to see such tiny cute little babies suffer, indeed.

 

[Allie Grace Sanders]

I probably couldn't get them tested. Do you think I should still go get some though? I wanted to see if the illness was just weak chicks.

 

[ticketism]

Also, it's honestly not difficult or expensive to have dead animals lab checked out, or even a sample of their droppings Most vets, especially avian vets, will do it for either cheap or free, and university, vet school, or other learning laboratories will often do it for free too if you call them. They'll usually have a preferred protocol for either them picking the specimen up or it being shipped via them due to hazmat guideline and such. But it's a great way to know what happened to your little ones for your own peace of mind as well as for the safety of the rest of your flock.

 

[Allie Grace Sanders]

I will try to check that out!

 

[ticketism]

Yes I'd absolutely recommend still getting some Corrid/Amprol and treating all the others. Also completely clean out your brooder, feeders, drinkers, any roosts or toys, etc, replace their bedding, food and water and give them the Corrid/Amprol treatment in the clean new environment to treat any potential current infection while preventing any exposure to infection from older droppings etc. Then keen a close eye on them, keep their bedding and food dry and water free of debris and droppings (I know, chicks are messy), and best of luck!

 

[Ruralhideaway]

I probably couldn't get them tested. Do you think I should still go get some though? I wanted to see if the illness was just weak chicks.

I think if you own chickens you need corid in any case. It's a common issue. Weak chicks sure can die, but not after bloody stools.

I'd go get the corid and start it now as recommended in casport ponys post. She's medicine smart!

But do gather a stool sample before the corid starts, from many chicks, including the bloody ones especially. Pop it in the fridge and call around. It's a cheap test, shouldn't need an office visit(although some vets won't do it) just keep calling until someone will. Large animal vets can be more helpful.

Worst case you lose them all, you'll be able to prove dates and disease to the hatchery. You need to photo the bloody poop and contact the
hatchery tomorrow if not leave email tonight. Include pics.

I hope the others do ok. But protect yourself and be prepared. Good luck. Let us know how they do.