Sick 4 Month old chick, see the symptoms

[vwgurl2]

I have a 4 month old Speckled Sussex, that is very lethargic, the neck retracted so its head it tight to its body, feathers are fluffed out, and she keeps here eyes shut.

My wife just picker her up, and tipped her over, and a bunch of milky white slime came pouring out of the chicks mouth. Her breast area is also VERY squishy (almost like its filled with fluid), not solid like others.

This will be the 3rd one to have this same issue in a matter of weeks, the other two died.

They are in a coop with 11 chicks, 5 adults, fed only fast grow and meal worms, and maybe a little (very little) scratch just a couple of times.

Let me know your thoughts!!!!

 

[willowbranchfarm]

It could be sour crop.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/714586/sour-crop

 

[casportpony]

Sorry for your losses. If you lose another, you should send it out for a necropsy. Here are a couple of links that might help you find more info:
http://vbs.psu.edu/adl/services/diagnostic-tests/tests-1/pathology
http://www.vet.upenn.edu/
http://agr.wa.gov/FoodAnimal/AnimalHealth/statevets.aspx

California does in state chickens, turkeys and waterfowl for free, Maryland does out of state chickens for a small fee, so I'm sure you can find something.

 

[silver1313]

My first suggestion would be sour crop as well...although I have lost a couple like this as well when i first started and as a precaution gave antibiotics ...try sour crop treatment first though I think...I don't know how to attach links from the tablet but there are several here on BYC