Silkie chick Acting possibly acting Broody

[KBdavis728]

Hello everyone! We are new chicken owner and have 3 silkies who are 9 weeks old. Recently, we moved the chicks into their coop and yesterday was their first day out in the run for multiple hours. Today, one of chicks seemed to separate from the others and seems to be acting weaker than the others. We offered food which she did not have an interest in. We placed back in the coop, she wandered a little bit, pushed out a clear/ possible white liquid then layed down like this and pulsating her rear. She will get up when bothered.

 

[KBdavis728]

 

[rosemarythyme]

I'd treat for coccidiosis, lethargy being the key symptom and late exposure to outdoor conditions being the possible contributor. Treat the whole group just in case.

 

[KBdavis728]

Thank you!
I had them on medicated feed until 1 week ago, then they were placed on 50% medicated feed and 50% silkie feed. Would I still treat with corrid?

 

[rosemarythyme]

Medicated feed has a maintenance level of amprolium in it, but if a bird has an overload that's not sufficient. And mixing medicated and non medicated is not recommended as it drops the dosage below that level.

Corid dosage info and duration here: https://www.backyardchickens.com/ar...ol-ampromed-the-correct-amprolium-dose.73341/

 

[KBdavis728]

Medicated feed has a maintenance level of amprolium in it, but if a bird has an overload that's not sufficient. And mixing medicated and non medicated is not recommended as it drops the dosage below that level.

Corid dosage info and duration here: https://www.backyardchickens.com/ar...ol-ampromed-the-correct-amprolium-dose.73341/

Thank you very much!
We were hoping mixing would reduce stress on the GI system as we made the full change to the silkie feed.
I greatly appreciate the advise.

 

[rosemarythyme]

Hope she turns around! Also in the meantime a little sugar water might help perk her up to get her to eat, since it sounds like she hasn't been eating.