Failing to thrive poult

[NewPoultMom]

Failing to thrive poult - bought 2 weeks ago. What can I do? Got 5 of them and this morning she’s very lethargic and refusing to eat or drink.

 

[casportpony]

Welcome to BYC. Is a vet an option?

 

[Molpet]

Mine act like that when they get coccisidious

 

[R2elk]

Mine act like that when they get coccisidious

I would have guessed coccidiosis also. If that is the problem, the others will develop it soon.

Treat with Corid. If it is coccidiosis, Corid will help. If it isn't, dosing with Corid won't hurt.

 

[kfelton0002]

I got some poults from a friend and suspected coccidiosis as soon as I lost the first one the day after I got them. However there were no bloody droppings. I started corid but lost 2 more anyway. The remaining 4 are thriving. I sure hope your poults pull through.

Sanitize the brooder with bleach and keep bedding fresh, clean, and dry. Moisture promotes coccidiosis spreading.