sick chick

[cd1912]

I bought four chickens, aged about 6 weeks, five days ago. The eye of one was closed most of the time when we got it home, and it seemed a little lethargic compared to the others. The next day it barely ate or drank and is now not eating or drinking at all. Both eyes are closed. They are not gunky or infected. I have been trying to give it water with a dropper. I contacted the person I bought the chicks from and she suggested I put antibiotics in the water - no change. Faeces contain yellow and green and smell foul.
Chicken is now very weak, and opening and closing its mouth all the time. I separated it from the others two days ago, but I fear one of the others is showing early symptoms of the same thing.
Can anybody help?

 

[catfish/okie]

Welcome to BYC I want to help. If you dont hear something soon might repst in the morning then there will be more knowlable people on line. Hope this dont sound cruel but maybe get rid of these and start over.

 

[nnbreeder]

The green in the droppings is from not eating, it is undigested bile from the digestive tract.

The yellow could indicate a worm infestation or various resp. infections. I would talk to the person about getting a refund.