Sudden sneezing and raspy chickens. So far 4/32 and 0/8 chicks

I would bet on the rice. Cooked rice that’s sits out overnight will develop Bacillus cereus and yes chickens can get sick from Bacillus cereus. The first sign in chickens is usually respiratory distress because Bacillus cereus causes lung inflammation in chickens and then will start to cause gastrointestinal issues.
If it's Bacillus cereus then wouldn't the effects be more from the toxins it produces and less from the actual bacterial strains? Granted, I only know the human food poisoning guidelines, which is essentially fluids and electrolytes to combat diarrhea... would antibiotics work in this case?
 
Same law was passed here where we can't buy antibiotics without a prescription. If you can't get antibiotics I'd keep up with the VetRx. Others might know of something else you can try. Hoping for the best with your flock!
Some seem to be bouncing back while others just started sneezing/coughing today! I have an older bird who has surprised me every day by remaining alive. I don’t know if that’s related or not. It’s been the last 5-7 days. She just stands still with her eyes closed and tail down. Not crop, poop is fine. I see her drink and maybe eat but when given the chance to roam she just stands in the middle of the yard.
 
If it's Bacillus cereus then wouldn't the effects be more from the toxins it produces and less from the actual bacterial strains? Granted, I only know the human food poisoning guidelines, which is essentially fluids and electrolytes to combat diarrhea... would antibiotics work in this case?
The diarrhea was noted this morning from the few birds that first showed symptoms. It’s pretty bad… electrolytes is a great recommendation. Would you think something like Save A Chick or Rooster Booster? A friend suggested Keifer for the probiotic properties.
 
It sounds like they have the same issue one of my roosters had.

He was the only one with it. I quarantined him and treated him for who knows how long with VetRX, Vitamins, a Humidifier. The VetRX seemed to help for a bit, but I am sad to say he ended up passing away.

I hope your treatment goes much better than mine.
 
It sounds like they have the same issue one of my roosters had.

He was the only one with it. I quarantined him and treated him for who knows how long with VetRX, Vitamins, a Humidifier. The VetRX seemed to help for a bit, but I am sad to say he ended up passing away.

I hope your treatment goes much better than mine.
Did yours spread in the flock? Mine is spreading quickly.
 

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