Shaking chick

[TheSmallestEgg]

Hello,
I recently purchased a trio of mille mille fluers. They're about 3 weeks old, very cute, and initially no presented issues.

I went to check on them yesterday and one of them is shaking. I mean sitting there shivering. Very unstable on its feet, but no visible injuries. Interested in food and will waddle over to eat.
I came back later. Still sitting and shaking. Is it something neurological? What could've happened in these few days? This doesnt seem to be a birth problem.
Has anyone seen anything like it?

 

[azygous]

Are they under a heat source? How warm is the "foot print" underneath? What are you feeding them?

It could be a simple shiver response or it could signify that this chick has been exposed to some toxic substance. Now, you need to examine the feed for mold or other contaminants, try to recall if you've sprayed for insects nearby, think about fumes from a toxic source where you are brooding them, etc.

 

[Acre4Me]

We just had a 2-week old die. Seemed fine, but then started to stand low but tall (matches pictures of mature chickens that have ruptured egg system), and have some trouble with some shivering. Then, it pooped out what appeared to be intestines/innards. We figured maybe a congenital defect, or had a possible infection causing the inside issue - we did notice what looked like a tiny wound on its abdomen. Sometimes problems arise out of nowhere with the little chicks.

 

[TheSmallestEgg]

Are they under a heat source? How warm is the "foot print" underneath? What are you feeding them?

It could be a simple shiver response or it could signify that this chick has been exposed to some toxic substance. Now, you need to examine the feed for mold or other contaminants, try to recall if you've sprayed for insects nearby, think about fumes from a toxic source where you are brooding them, etc.

Its eating organic chick starter and is under a heat source. The rest of the chickens in that small pen ( two mille fleurs and two old English) are absolutely fine it seems.

We just had a 2-week old die. Seemed fine, but then started to stand low but tall (matches pictures of mature chickens that have ruptured egg system), and have some trouble with some shivering. Then, it pooped out what appeared to be intestines/innards. We figured maybe a congenital defect, or had a possible infection causing the inside issue - we did notice what looked like a tiny wound on its abdomen. Sometimes problems arise out of nowhere with the little chicks.

That's how its standing too unfortunately. And when it gets up to eat it sort of wobbles and doesnt fully extend legs.

 

[Acre4Me]

That's how its standing too unfortunately. And when it gets up to eat it sort of wobbles and doesnt fully extend legs.

That is sad! While I hope the chick improves, it may not get better. Have you tried giving any supplements?

 

[Eggcessive]

What is the temperature on the floor with a thermometer in the warmest part of your brooder? There is one disease that can cause tremors in chicks under a month old, but she could be cold or getting sick. Does she have any other symptoms, such as gasping, incoordination, hunching up, or diarrhea?

 

[TheSmallestEgg]

What is the temperature on the floor with a thermometer in the warmest part of your brooder? There is one disease that can cause tremors in chicks under a month old, but she could be cold or getting sick. Does she have any other symptoms, such as gasping, incoordination, hunching up, or diarrhea?

I'm not sure. They are outdoors though, and I'm not currently around to take it unfortunately. But the only other symptoms are that it is uncoordinated now. When walking it almost falls over because it wont stand up straight on its legs and wobbles. But it moves toward food and eats. I unfortunately had to leave for the week now, but I'll ask the person who's watching over to keep an eye out and see if anything new develops.

 

[Eggcessive]

LTemperatures have to be regulated closely in the first few weeks. At 3 weeks, the temperature in the brooder should be around 80 degrees F, and the first possible illness to suspect is coccidiosis. I would start some Corid in the water whether or not it sounds like the problem. Dosage is 10 ml or 2 tsp of the Corid liquid, or if using the powder, use 1 1/2 tsp per gallon of water for 5-7 days. Corid is found in most feed stores in the cattle medicines.

 

[TheSmallestEgg]

LTemperatures have to be regulated closely in the first few weeks. At 3 weeks, the temperature in the brooder should be around 80 degrees F, and the first possible illness to suspect is coccidiosis. I would start some Corid in the water whether or not it sounds like the problem. Dosage is 10 ml or 2 tsp of the Corid liquid, or if using the powder, use 1 1/2 tsp per gallon of water for 5-7 days. Corid is found in most feed stores in the cattle medicines.

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Thank you! I'll check countrymax and tractor supply for it!

 

[Eggcessive]

Let us know how the chick gets along. If the chick should not make it, you can get a necropsy performed by the state vet to get a diagnosis. That would be good to rule out a disease.