DYing bobwhites

[chickmatt]

i had 30 bob whites that hatched and the first few days i lost none and yeaterday i lost 2 and today i lost 7... i am feeding them game bird starter... it is very fine. so i bleached their brooder tonight and put them back inside... first they get very week and cant stand. then they just fall over and stretch their legs out and finally die.. so i dont know what to do i have herd of people doing otopsy on their birds.. but i dont have that kind ov money. im only 15 and nowhere is hireing for a job around here. but any ways where can u buy these supplements or vitamens? and are they very cheep?

[JohnInDixon]

Obvious question...  did you change their temperatures while you're bleaching the brooder? (did they get cold)  Secondly, are they walking on non-slippery surface "and cant stand" if so put paper towels down until they get themselves stable (3 or 4 days).  If your starter is high enough in protien you really shouldn't "need " vitamins.  Are they drinking? That's something you have to teach them! Pecking food is natural for them, digging around marbles (or whatever) for water is learned.

John

[chickmatt]

yes but they were put right back under the light whyle changing... and bleaching. they are already on paper towls. yes they are drinking very good and they like walking on the marbles in their waterer

[RedOakGamebirds]

Try 1/2 tsp Aeuromycin per quart of their drinking water.  You should be able to get it locally at your feed store.  If you cant find that try Neomycin with the same dosage.  Short of going to your vet its a good general antibiotic that works really well.  You should see an improvement in 24-36 hours.  Keep them on this for 6-7 days and be sure the water is fresh.  Dont let the water cloud over.


Larry