Sick chick?

[Newchickgrandma]

One of my black star chicks is hanging it's head today and walks around with it's eyes shut. We haven't seen any bloody poop. Could it be coccidiosis?

 

[-Isla June-]

It may be, I recommend buying corid medicine and using it in hens water for three to five days, keeping the coop extra clean for those days, a long with the food and water. It may also be a sign that your chicken is bored or stressed. Make sure there is at least a tub full of dirt that the chicks can take a dust bath in, that helps with boredom. Hope this helps and I’m praying for your chicken!

 

[Wyorp Rock]

One of my black star chicks is hanging it's head today and walks around with it's eyes shut. We haven't seen any bloody poop. Could it be coccidiosis?

Can you provide some more information?
Age, feed?
If she's old enough to lay eggs, has she been laying ok?

Photos?! Hen, poop?

 

[Newchickgrandma]

It may be, I recommend buying corid medicine and using it in hens water for three to five days, keeping the coop extra clean for those days, a long with the food and water. It may also be a sign that your chicken is bored or stressed. Make sure there is at least a tub full of dirt that the chicks can take a dust bath in, that helps with boredom. Hope this helps and I’m praying for your chicken!

Today was day 2 of Corid. She doesn't look as hunched over, but still sometimes seems a little spacey, and almost shuts her eyes. We hand fed and watered her a few times today. All chicks are getting corid in their water. Thanks for the prayers!

 

[Newchickgrandma]

Can you provide some more information?
Age, feed?
If she's old enough to lay eggs, has she been laying ok?

Photos?! Hen, poop?

 

[Newchickgrandma]

She's 4/5 weeks? Country companion chick starter feed and still no crazy poop. She was looking a little better today after we started cored yesterday.

 

[Wyorp Rock]

Cute chick!
I hope she continues to improve with the Corid. I would make sure she's drinking the mixed water really well. All other chicks in the same brooder, treat them too.

Just in case you need dosing - Liquid Corid is 2tsp and Powdered Corid is 1 1/2tsp per gallon of water given for 5-7 days as the only source of drinking water. Don't add any extra vitamins, electrolytes, supplements to the water during this time.