We received 24 chicks this Wednesday morning from Meyers, hatch date 3/18, although some already had wing feathers so we're guessing they're a few days older. They are in a fresh brooder inside a climate controlled building and given fresh water daily. We are feeding medicated starter.
All were vaccinated against Mareks (but Meyers does not offer coccidiosis vaccinations).
One chick became lethargic two days ago, had been active and eating/drinking until then, although she did seem to strain a little when pooping. She had pasty butt, so I cleaned her. She is weak, not eating or drinking so I've been giving her nutrients and electrolytes and tried feeding egg yolk.
Her poop is either white or clear mucus. This morning she is walking backwards. Is this coccidiosis? I don't have a way to do a fecal float test. Should I start treating the entire flock with Corid?
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All were vaccinated against Mareks (but Meyers does not offer coccidiosis vaccinations).
One chick became lethargic two days ago, had been active and eating/drinking until then, although she did seem to strain a little when pooping. She had pasty butt, so I cleaned her. She is weak, not eating or drinking so I've been giving her nutrients and electrolytes and tried feeding egg yolk.
Her poop is either white or clear mucus. This morning she is walking backwards. Is this coccidiosis? I don't have a way to do a fecal float test. Should I start treating the entire flock with Corid?
please do not reply to this thread. See my new thread
1-2 week old chick lethargic, walking backwards, wings drooping
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