Sick chick, please help!

[jklw88]

One of my 5-week-old Brahma chicks was fine yesterday, but I found her puffed up and lethargic today. Here is a pic.

She took a bit of water with Sav-a-Chik, but only when I dipped her beak in it. I have Corid, but there are no signs of coccidiosis and Sav-a-Chik makes amprolium ineffective, so I had to decide between the two. I'm not sure what else to do. Any thoughts would be much appreciated!

My other 6 birds look perfectly healthy, by the way. I still quarantined her just in case.

 

[cafarmgirl]

Puffed up and lethargic ARE signs of coccidiosis and it's always, always better to treat for it asap since it is a fast killer. You just don't have time to wait around for worse symptoms to develop because at that point you are unlikely to save the chick. I would discontinue the Save-A-Chick and start the Corid immediately. I would leave her with the rest, as long as they aren't picking on her, and just treat them all.

 

[jklw88]

Thank you! I'll do that now.

She does seem better since the fluids and has eaten some of a treat I made a few days ago (scratch mixed with bacon grease). Her eyes are open and she's chirping. I'll still treat with the Corid to be safe.

 

[chrissy903]

Aww she's adorable!! Glad she's doing better!