Sick Chick PLEASE HELP!

[Kel80537]

Hey ya’ll. I need some help, please! I have a 5-6 week old RIR that is acting like she’s sick. This morning when I went to the brooder she just layed there and barely opened her eyes. Normally, she’s the first one to greet me and jump on my arm. She did rouse, but she remained puffed out and stood in one spot with her eyes closed. No discharge from her eyes or nostrils. No sneezing or coughing. She did finally eat a little, but overall is quite lethargic. I also notice her feet are cold. The other chicks have warm feet. Then, she pooped butter colored diarrhea. What is it, and what can I do to help?!?

 

[Debbie292d]

That could be anything she ate recently, or it could be a sign of internal parasites like worms or coccidiosis, but her lethargy is worrisome. I would start them all on Corid asap. It won't hurt if that's not it.

After you do the course of it, be sure to follow up with probiotics for a week or two.

I hope this works and she gets better!

 

[Emmaloveschickens9156]

Possibly coccidia. Good luck