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So disappointed...Silkie chicks dying one-by-one

Discussion in 'Raising Baby Chicks' started by chickenkerri, Mar 7, 2009.

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  1. Mar 7, 2009 #1
    chickenkerri

    chickenkerri Out Of The Brooder

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    On Wed morning I received 35 Silkie chicks All Alive. Since then I've lost seven and two are on their way out. I've raised baby chicks before and am giving them everything they need. I've had to hide them from my kids so they don't keep getting upset. I've never had this happen before. Don't know what to do! [​IMG]
     
  3. Mar 7, 2009 #2
    Poulets De Cajun

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    Have you checked to make sure they dont have cocci, pasty butt, or any respiratory infections?
     
  5. Mar 7, 2009 #3
    chickenkerri

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    I've been vigilent about trying to get the crust of their butts. How would I tell if they have a respiratory infection?
     
  7. Mar 7, 2009 #4
    Poulets De Cajun

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    What exactly do they look like? Are they just perky one minute, and dropping dead the next, or do they appear listless and not very active?
     
  9. Mar 7, 2009 #5
    tabatha_westcott

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    Where did you get them?
     
  11. Mar 7, 2009 #6
    chickenkerri

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    They get gradually more and more listless. I got them from Ideal
     
  13. Mar 7, 2009 #7
    Poulets De Cajun

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    Try treating them with Sulmet, and if you dont have a heat lamp on them, do so. How are their droppings? Normal color and solid, or runny?
     
  15. Mar 7, 2009 #8
    chickenkerri

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    I've had a lamp on them from the beginning. Their droppings are a bit runny but I wouldn't call them really loose. Where can I get Sulmet?
     
  17. Mar 7, 2009 #9
    Poulets De Cajun

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    Your local feed store should carry it, otherwise you can order it from multiple poultry supply website.
     
  19. Mar 7, 2009 #10
    chickenkerri

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    Thank You! I'm going to the mill right now to get some.
     
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