jellykelly Posted July 12, 2010 Share Posted July 12, 2010 I went out a 7 to check on the chickens. All three chicks were up and about. P diddy (the one that was initally thrown out of the nest and the smallest) was looking a bit hunched but moving. By 8 she was on her side in the run with laboured breathing. I couldn't watch her suffer There wer no signs of cocci - poo all fine and other chicks are well. I will buy some coxoid today just in case though. Not the best way to start my morning Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cathybc Posted July 12, 2010 Share Posted July 12, 2010 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madchickenlady Posted July 12, 2010 Share Posted July 12, 2010 Sorry to hear it. If it's any consolation, you did do the right thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjp Posted July 12, 2010 Share Posted July 12, 2010 I lost 2 last weekend to cocci with no warning signs other than been listless coxid worked wonders had a third that look 'tied' and thin. it running and jumping now as if nothing happened Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted July 12, 2010 Share Posted July 12, 2010 Sorry to hear that. Sometimes they just have more problems than are immediately obvious; I had to cull one of my chicks at the weekend for similar reasons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted July 12, 2010 Share Posted July 12, 2010 Sorry to hear it, but well done for dealing with the matter promptly and pragmatically. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheryl Posted July 12, 2010 Share Posted July 12, 2010 I lost a 4 day old chick yesterday.. was always a bit behing the others looked tired.. and wasn't as energetic.. do you think I should treat the others with some of that coxiod stuff ? as I have some I bought in case... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jellykelly Posted July 12, 2010 Author Share Posted July 12, 2010 Thanks guys. I know it was the right thing to do, but it still doesn't feel great. The kids have taken this so well though - they understood the situation completely - so if nothing else, it has taught them a lesson in how to take full responsability with all aspects of animal care. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
