Weak baby chick

[ashlierami]

I had 11 baby chicks ranging in age from 1 week to 8 weeks. This crew was given to me by someone who could no longer care for them. Of course I took them in. About 3 days ago one of the baby chicks (6weeks old) started pooping blood. I seperated this chick and by morning the chick was dead. I did research and came across coccidia. I went and bought Corid and have been treating the rest of the crew with this. This morning one of the smaller baby chicks seemed to be weak and not as healthy as the others. I put the chick to himself and provided food and water. The water is treated with Corid and Powerade because I didn't have any electrolytes on hand. What could be causing this chick to be weak and failing to thrive? The chick eats very little food and drinks. I have already checked the vent for blockage or signs of pasty butt but both weren't there. What do I do?

 

[Kiki]

Cocci.
You do not need to separate the wee one unless the others are being mean to it.
Cocci caused the exact symptoms you are describing.
You can mix up a separate batch of Corid as follows and offer the drops straight to the sickest ones mouth, along with the water/Corid mix.

First let me ask...did you buy the powder or the liquid Corid and how much have you mixed in their current water?

 

[ashlierami]

Cocci.
You do not need to separate the wee one unless the others are being mean to it.
Cocci caused the exact symptoms you are describing.
You can mix up a separate batch of Corid as follows and offer the drops straight to the sickest ones mouth, along with the water/Corid mix.

First let me ask...did you buy the powder or the liquid Corid and how much have you mixed in their current water?

I did 1/2 teaspoon for a gallon of water and it was the powder Corid. Also I seperated the current chick because it is weak and the others trample over it or lay on it. They have been on Corid water for 3 days now.

 

[Kiki]

You did not use enough.
Read this:
CORID dosing

You need to start over and use 1.5 to 2 teaspoons.

 

[ashlierami]

You did not use enough.
Read this:
CORID dosing

You need to start over and use 1.5 to 2 teaspoons.

Okay thanks I will do so. I just simply went by what the associate at tractor supply told me since they are there to help but...

 

[Kiki]

That does not automatically make them knowledgeable.
.5 teaspoons isn't doing a thing for them...hence why your see that one chick still doing so poorly.

Do this for her:
Mix .5 teaspoon of Corid with 2 teaspoons of water....give her 4 drops of this small mixture twice a day for 3 days ALONG with letting her have access to the mixed water too.

Does that make sense?

 

[ashlierami]

That does not automatically make them knowledgeable.
.5 teaspoons isn't doing a thing for them...hence why your see that one chick still doing so poorly.

Do this for her:
Mix .5 teaspoon of Corid with 2 teaspoons of water....give her 4 drops of this small mixture twice a day for 3 days ALONG with letting her have access to the mixed water too.

Does that make sense?

Yes it does. What is the chance of survival at this point?

 

[Kiki]

Yes it does. What is the chance of survival at this point?

Get the small batch mixed up and get the drops in it.
Then offer some electrolyte water too.
Hopefully it perks up soon/er.
I'd do it now.

 

[ashlierami]

Get the small batch mixed up and get the drops in it.
Then offer some electrolyte water too.
Hopefully it perks up soon/er.
I'd do it now.

After treatment of Corid will I have to give it to them again in the future for prevention or what?