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[megpie021]

There are several members on this thread that experienced a similar situation called cocci. When chicks quickly decline & die in about a day it's a likely cause.  It's very common in chicks because adult chickens build up an immunity.  One symptom is chicks looking lethargic & fluffed up like they're cold.  There's also runny poop & often blood in poop. The good news is that a med. called Corid & a good brooder cleaning can help save lives - if it's cocci.  Putting it in their water at the 1st sign of cocci symptoms also increases survival.    Because of all the sad stories I've read, I keep a package in my chicken 1st aid kit. (It saves time & a long drive when you want to start treating ASAP.)  I can't say for sure what killed your chicks but it's something to research.

Also look at the environment.  Could they be eating something strange like shavings, styrofoam?  Judging by their actions, are they the right temp?  (Huddled in the warmest spot = cold, spread out far away from heat source  = too hot)  Are they getting stressed out by a pet or young child?

I actually bought some corrid when we got our first ones. So I can add it in instead of electrolytes. I havent seen any bloody poops in there. I did clean the brooder out, we just have the one left now so do I get new ones now or wait and see how this one does alone? I did notice that she was bigger than the other one when we put her in. I am very worried about her being alone for too long. I also still gotta find where to get new chicks. The lake barrington place only had 3 week olds.

The brooder is about 90 under the light, they were laying about halfway under it. Not to the edge but not right under the light. I didnt see them eating anything weird. They are on shavings, but i didnt see them going after it. Nothing else in there for them to get at really.

 

[cavemanrich]

@megpie021
I am assuming that the shavings are pine and not cedar.

And yes to the idea of getting a chick to grow up along with her. BTW, If you slightly exceed that 6 limit I don't think the authorities will arrive with a chicken counter. Faraday40 thinks bantams don't count, or only for half.

 

[megpie021]

@cavemanrich I will getting chick friends, just wasn't sure if I should wait and see if she is sick. I gave corrid water just now. And she pooped while I was in there changing things out. It is pretty runny, but not bloody, and a little lighter in color than I had seen in my original ones. Good news is husband has agreed to seven haha. So now I just have to find some chicks. Farm and fleet wont have new ones until tomorrow. So I guess I will just have to try to see what Big R has in. After seeing the viral Brahma video husband now wants one haha. I had my heart set on a dark egg layer and or another EE. I really have no idea where else to go to get chicks quickly to go with this one. She is making it very well known she is unhappy with her alone state.

 

[jnckids]

We just stopped counting at the limit. It's like a speed limit.... Only a suggestion.

 

[megpie021]

I read these replies to husband about extra chickens and he goes wow these peolle are enablers and you have found your people

Anyone know of any where else up this way I could try? All the ones i have gotten from big r have done well, but they are more limited in their variety because they use a smaller hatchery. And farm and fleet isnt getting anything more until tomorrow evening... I need some pullets!

 

[cavemanrich]

I would not be too concerned about waiting until tomorrow. BTW. cocci does not always show up a bloody stool. There can be different stages and the smaller/younger the chick, the quicker the END. I posted a link about this a while back. It has a lot of information. For those that might have missed it, here it is again..
https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/1158994/busting-myths-about-medicated-chick-starters

 

[jnckids]

I read these replies to husband about extra chickens and he goes wow these peolle are enablers and you have found your people

Anyone know of any where else up this way I could try? All the ones i have gotten from big r have done well, but they are more limited in their variety because they use a smaller hatchery. And farm and fleet isnt getting anything more until tomorrow evening... I need some pullets!

I'm not sure where you're located but you could reach out to Holly at https://www.facebook.com/hollywoodhens/ she just had a sizable hatch a week ago and more on the way.

 

[megpie021]

We are in Mchenry/lakemoor. Thank you. I will look into this.

 

[Faraday40]

Has anyone tried this brand of incubator?


http://www.ebay.com/itm/SIL-RITE-FA...EN-EGG-INCUBATOR-KIT-TURNER-FAN-/142002920271

 

[jnckids]

We are in Mchenry/lakemoor. Thank you. I will look into this.

Let me know if you can't get I touch and I'll text her.

Josh