One of my Chicks DIED!

[shellybean40]

I am devastated! I picked up 5 new chicks yesterday, put them in the brooder and later noticed bloddy poop. Started on meds in the water, and woke up to a dead chick this morning. I am so sad. I cleaned the brooder with bleach water, dried and put new bedding in and everyone else is eating, and drinking. I also have some thinned yogurt in there. They don't seem to know to eat that, but I keep diping their beaks in it.

Is there anything more I can do?

 

[ace6175]

Sounds like you are doing everything you can - just keep watching to see if any others look sick.
Sorry to here that you lost one, they are pretty fragile at that point.

 

[Gonzo]

Mix some of their crumble in the yogurt. That usually helps. I'm so sorry for your loss!

 

[watersoflethe]

here you should check if the poop looked bloody like the one mentioned here


http://www.chat.allotment.org.uk/index.php?topic=17568.0

i hope your other chicks will be fine

i'm sorry for your loss. i just lost a chick today too.

 

[speckledhen]

Cocci damages the intestines. What meds are they on? Hopefully, Corid or at least Sulmet. I've noticed some folks giving Terramycin for cocci lately, which does not a bit of good for it, which is why I ask.

 

[HorseFeatherz NV]

I am sorry.

 

[shellybean40]

I am using sulfadimethoxine. Unfortunately, it is what I have here, and it is not in the budget to buy more. If I can figure out how to buy some, what dosage of Amprol/Corid?
Thanks for all of your help and concern. Everyone is eating and drinking (medicated water) I even got some thinned yogurt into everyone.

Shelly

 

[shellybean40]

Oh! And I forgot to mention, all poops are normal at this time.

 

[crittersitter]

Sulfadimethoxine treats coccidia. I just had my girls on it for a week and saw huge improvement within 24 hours. Just be sure to change the water daily with meds.

 

[shellybean40]

Thanks so much! I feel better. I mixed some medicated chick starter with my homemade plain yogurt, and they are all GOBBLING it up!! That makes me feel so much better! I have been changing the water with fresh meds so I guess I am on the road to recovery-at least I am praying for that!