What is wrong with my baby chicken

[SandyRick]

I have 6 Isa Brown chickens about 7-8 weeks old. They were all great yesterday but one of them is just laying there breathing heavy this morning. No other symptoms. Any suggestions as to what I should look for? Help me save my baby. Thank you

 

[SandyRick]

I have 6 Isa Brown chickens about 7-8 weeks old. They were all great yesterday but one of them is just laying there breathing heavy this morning. No other symptoms. Any suggestions as to what I should look for? Help me save my baby. Thank you

Well she just died so I am going to check the others from head to toe when I am done crying not sure I can do this chicken thing.

 

[beegirl4]

I have 6 Isa Brown chickens about 7-8 weeks old. They were all great yesterday but one of them is just laying there breathing heavy this morning. No other symptoms. Any suggestions as to what I should look for? Help me save my baby. Thank you

I'm so sorry.

 

[Ol Grey Mare]

I am so sorry for your loss. Unfortunately, this does come with the territory - and a lot of times the first sign of something wrong is a dead or dying bird - but don't write off chickens entirely just yet. When you do go to check your chicks make sure to take note of the environment - are they still in a brooder or out in the coop, have they been outdoors at all yet, any unusual poos present, etc. I hope that your remaining five are able to bring you comfort.

 

[SandyRick]

I am so sorry for your loss. Unfortunately, this does come with the territory - and a lot of times the first sign of something wrong is a dead or dying bird - but don't write off chickens entirely just yet. When you do go to check your chicks make sure to take note of the environment - are they still in a brooder or out in the coop, have they been outdoors at all yet, any unusual poos present, etc. I hope that your remaining five are able to bring you comfort.

Thank you. No they have not been outside yet. There was some loose watery poop, but I don't know which one it was from. I am keeping a look out on the rest of them. I just didn't think that within 3 weeks I would have gotten so attached to them .

 

[SandyRick]

I'm so sorry.

Thank you, I just have to love on the rest of them that much more

 

[cafarmgirl]

Get some Corid and keep it on hand in case that chick had coccidiosis. If you see any more loose stools or any more chicks start looking slow or lethargic start treating immediately. Or if you want to be on the safe side you can just go ahead and run a course of treatment, that is what I would do.

 

[SandyRick]

Get some Corid and keep it on hand in case that chick had coccidiosis. If you see any more loose stools or any more chicks start looking slow or lethargic start treating immediately. Or if you want to be on the safe side you can just go ahead and run a course of treatment, that is what I would do.

Thank you I will do that just to have on hand. Or maybe I will start them on it when I get back from the store with it. First I need to call around and find it. They all look ok so far. I don't think I could stand to loose another one.

 

[Eggcessive]

Cafarmgirl has advised you well on getting Corid (also called ampromed or amprollium.) It is in the cattle section of most farm stores in liquid or powder packets. Dosage is 2 tsp of liquid (or 1.5 tsp of powder) per gallon of water. Mix fresh daily, and treat for 5-7 days. After they finish, give a couple of days of vitamins and probiotics (like buttermilk or a little plain yogurt.)

 

[SandyRick]

Cafarmgirl has advised you well on getting Corid (also called ampromed or amprollium.) It is in the cattle section of most farm stores in liquid or powder packets. Dosage is 2 tsp of liquid (or 1.5 tsp of powder) per gallon of water. Mix fresh daily, and treat for 5-7 days. After they finish, give a couple of days of vitamins and probiotics (like buttermilk or a little plain yogurt.)

Thank you sooo much. Today they are all doing good with no problems. They are acting normal