New chick owner - 1 of 4 has diarrhea. Help greatly appreciated

[DawsonsPeep]

This is our first flock - so thank you for taking a moment to help me out! We purchased a Barred Rock, Welsummer, Ameracauna and a Blue Cochin yesterday afternoon from Ace Hardware. I believe these chick hatched last Thursday and shipped to Ace on Friday morning for sale. All chicks seem to be doing well with the exception of the Barred Rock "Dot". Dot has diarrhea. They are being fed Nutrena Country Feeds Chick Starter Grower (medicated). I was told this was better than the other feeds available. She is eating, drinking and actively socializing with the other chicks. Is there something I can give her to help clear this up?

All of the other chicks have firm, normal looking poop. Dot's poop looks like a brown puddle.

 

[RodNTN]

Hello there! And
Is your brooder over heated? She could be drinking a whole lot to cool down.

 

[DawsonsPeep]

The brooder is 93-95 degrees and they have plenty of room to roam to cooler areas. They all drink repeatedly throughout the day...but I don't see any one doing so more than the others. I'm changing out their water multiple times daily.

 

[RodNTN]

I would keep a good eye out for pasty butt, diarrhea can easily cause this.
Any blood in her poo? Cocci often causes bloody diarrhea.

What type of bedding do you use? How often will you be changing it? Any damp spots in bedding?

 

[Folly's place]

Welcome! It's early yet, and may be fine in another day or two. If the brooder is warm enough at one end, and cool (room temperature) on the other side, that's good. Food and water available, not too hot. No wet spots next to the waterer. Keep her rear end clean, if she has poo sticking to it.
Otherwise, just watch, and see how everyone does.
Mary

 

[chickens really]

It's possibly just the change in feed from what the hardware store was feeding..Give it a couple of days. It should be fine...

 

[debid]

It's possibly just the change in feed from what the hardware store was feeding..Give it a couple of days. It should be fine...

This is what my first thought was. It's pretty early for cocci but not at all unusual for a change in diet and scenery to cause a bit of upset.

 

[RodNTN]

I'm sure that your little girl is fine Just keep an eye out

 

[Smuvers Farm]

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[DawsonsPeep]

I would keep a good eye out for pasty butt, diarrhea can easily cause this.
Any blood in her poo? Cocci often causes bloody diarrhea.

What type of bedding do you use? How often will you be changing it? Any damp spots in bedding?

No blood. Changing the bedding (wood shavings - pine) every other day. No damp spots. Thank you for your help!