My birds are still dropping like flies. PLEASE help me!

[LaynaDon95]

No, they are in our "animal room", which is technically inside, but not well insulated. It can get kinda chilly.

 

[TurtlePowerTrav]

It is not too likely, but you may need to treat for Cocci. That is the only other thing I can think of that kills quickly in chicks. Unless there is a genetic defect in the line causing it, but that would be more rare. I hope you get it resolved

 

[LaynaDon95]

It is not too likely, but you may need to treat for Cocci. That is the only other thing I can think of that kills quickly in chicks. Unless there is a genetic defect in the line causing it, but that would be more rare. I hope you get it resolved

I appreciate all of your suggestions. I was reading back through my comments to you and I hope I didn't sound like I was being short with you. I really do appreciate you. It's been a long few days.
I considered putting corid in their water, but right now I have tetracycline in it and I don't want to mix the 2. Cocci doesn't seem as likely as a respiratory problem with the symptoms they are showing. No decrease is feed consumption, no lethargy, accept the ones dying and they only display those symptoms right before they die. I've seen my share of cocci and that usually shows itself for a while being they start dying. None of them have bloody poo. If the tetracycline doesn't help, I'll try amprolium. Thank you for your help!

 

[TurtlePowerTrav]

Quote: Nope, I just ran out of ideas. I know with helping others without being there myself I give/take advice with a grain of salt. If I felt like you were being short, believe me, I would let ya know

 

[TeamChaos]

Has the die off continued? I'm wondering if the little ones that died w/ empty crops simply never mastered finding the food and eating. I know it sounds weird, but it happens and 3-4 days tends to be the magic age. I'm sorry for your loss- it is stressful. Are their butts clean or have they pasted up? You're using a regular brooder light? I'm asking because I read some recalls on heat lamps that were outgassing toxic fumes. I wouldn't jockey too much with the heat, a sudden chill can have lasting impacts on the little ones. best of luck!

 

[Mehjr10]

Hit them all with a dose of la200 or tylan 50 and see if that solves the respiratory issues, the la200 is easier on the tissue.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/631458/miracle-la-200-dosage-and-vetrx-for-crd-treatment

 

[jessicaroo]

Make sure you report the losses to McMurray, within 48hrs I think. I'm so sorry! This sounds awful. I am expecting a shipment from McMurray on Monday of 30 chicks.... I hope this isn't their norm hang in there

 

[ailron]

I am very new at raising chickens, but had a traumatic experience with our first batch. They came from a hatchery and the first one died at 3 days old. They would just start falling over. It turned out to be coccidiosis. I put Sulmet in the drinking water and this took care of it. One of my Sultans is now 16 weeks old but will still fall or get knocked over and can't get up on her own. She would lay there until she heard us and then start squawking and flapping her wings so we would come get her. After she gets up she acts as normal as the other chickens. She is now a house chicken. None of the other 11 have any problems at all. As I said, I am new to raising chickens, but maybe the Sulmet in their water for about 7 days will help. It worked pretty quickly for me. As for my last batch of chicks, I have been putting a vitamin and electrolyte supplement in their water and will continue this for 5 days. It is supposed to help. Best of luck!

 

[casportpony]

When I move the heat lamp any further away from them they start to huddle and lay on top of one another. We have a cold front coming through and it's getting down to freezing temps at night right now, so I can't do that. They seem comfortable with the temp it is at.

I would move them into a warmer part of the house.

 

[LaynaDon95]

Nope, I just ran out of ideas. I know with helping others without being there myself I give/take advice with a grain of salt. If I felt like you were being short, believe me, I would let ya know

Has the die off continued? I'm wondering if the little ones that died w/ empty crops simply never mastered finding the food and eating. I know it sounds weird, but it happens and 3-4 days tends to be the magic age. I'm sorry for your loss- it is stressful. Are their butts clean or have they pasted up? You're using a regular brooder light? I'm asking because I read some recalls on heat lamps that were outgassing toxic fumes. I wouldn't jockey too much with the heat, a sudden chill can have lasting impacts on the little ones. best of luck!

So far so good. I have concerns for another little Wyandotte. His crop is empty, but he's acting normal. If seen him stand in front of the feeder and peck around, he just doesn't seem interested in eating much. Other than that he is running around, drinking, napping and playing like the others.
Their butts are clean. No pasty butt that I've seen.
I'm using a red bulb specifically for brooders, yes. I read the whole box and it doesn't say anything about teflon or being shatterproof, so hopefully it's alright. It's the kind of bulbs I've always used.

Hit them all with a dose of la200 or tylan 50 and see if that solves the respiratory issues, the la200 is easier on the tissue.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/631458/miracle-la-200-dosage-and-vetrx-for-crd-treatment

Thanks. I've considered it. I'll definitely keep it in mind.