Very sick chicks. Pale face/comb. Can barely hold herself up

[Ash.M]

Unfortunately our sweet little Cleo ( the one in my profile pic on my hubby's shoulder) did not make it. The vet's office is doing the necropsy so we can find out exactly what the cause was. Thanks for all of the help and support last night, to everyone that chimed in. Very much appreciated. We are brand new chicken owners and it has been a really rough ride so far, but the support and advice here makes it a bit easier. Thanks again.

 

[Chickens like to peck me]

marix?

 

[HenniesInMyHeart]

I am sorry you've had such a rough intro to chicken keeping, but hang in there, the joy will outweigh this pain!

 

[UThobbyfarmer]

My condolences. I was really hoping she'd pull through. Maybe the necropsy will provide some answers.

 

[Ash.M]

I am sorry you've had such a rough intro to chicken keeping, but hang in there, the joy will outweigh this pain!

Thanks!

 

[Ash.M]

marix?

No, I don't think so. We tested our chicks for Marek's ( sent a sample into a lab, and it came back negative).

 

[Kiki]

Thanks so much we will try that. We have some Corid here at home and will give it a try. I had them out free ranging the other day in my garden but I doubt there was rat poison. Maybe something else that caused a gi bleed. They just stopped Tylan yesterday after a 14 day course. Does cocci generally have this rapid onset? She was mostly fine a couple days ago and now I'm doubtful she can make it through the night. The weight loss seems potentially indicative of severe dehydration. I will look up tube feeding. We may just be too late. Thanks for all of the help and well wishes. Much appreciated

Yes... Coccidiosis can happen fast.

 

[Kiki]

Unfortunately our sweet little Cleo ( the one in my profile pic on my hubby's shoulder) did not make it. The vet's office is doing the necropsy so we can find out exactly what the cause was. Thanks for all of the help and support last night, to everyone that chimed in. Very much appreciated. We are brand new chicken owners and it has been a really rough ride so far, but the support and advice here makes it a bit easier. Thanks again.

Sorry for your loss. Coccidiosis is very common with this age. Keep a close eye on the others for signs. It happens fast.

 

[Kiki]

No, I don't think so. We tested our chicks for Marek's ( sent a sample into a lab, and it came back negative).

Can you share what lab please. I've not heard of testing for Marek's on a live bird.

 

[Ash.M]

Can you share what lab please. I've not heard of testing for Marek's on a live bird.

They do genetic testing for viruses using PCR to test the bird's DNA or RNA. Here is the link for avian testing:
http://www.vetdna.com/test-type/avian-bird

Here is the main website link : http://www.vetdna.com