Wednesday I started out with 14 SLW's about 2-4 days old. Yesterday one died and I couldn't figure out why. This morning the rest looked fine, but I noticed they were all acting as though they were going to sleep while standing, some to the point of almost falling over. A little later I noticed one had separated itself from the group and I checked it over. I found dried feces all around the vent so I cleaned it up and checked the others. Found a few more like it so everyone got cleaned up. A couple of hours later I had another dying.
I've been watching carefully and there is no bloody stool. Their brooder had some new shavings in it but I have now removed the chicks to a different brooder just in case the shaving were causing the symptoms. They are on a non-medicated chick starter and have plenty of fresh water. The brooder temp is at 85.
I'd would appreciate any ideas.
I've been watching carefully and there is no bloody stool. Their brooder had some new shavings in it but I have now removed the chicks to a different brooder just in case the shaving were causing the symptoms. They are on a non-medicated chick starter and have plenty of fresh water. The brooder temp is at 85.
I'd would appreciate any ideas.