How to treat a chick that is unsteady on its feet
Recently, the problem of chicks standing unsteadily has triggered widespread discussion in the breeding circle. Many farmers have reported that newly hatched chicks have difficulty standing, walking unsteadily and even being paralyzed, which not only affects their growth and development, but may also cause economic losses. This article will combine the hot topics and hot content on the Internet in the past 10 days to provide you with a detailed analysis of the reasons and treatments for chickens that are unstable.
1. Common reasons why chicks are unstable
| Cause classification | Specific performance | Proportion (discussion popularity in the past 10 days) |
|---|---|---|
| nutritional deficiencies | Deficiency of vitamins B1, B2 and E, imbalance of calcium and phosphorus ratio | 42% |
| disease infection | Newcastle disease, Marek's disease, Mycoplasma synoviae | 35% |
| Improper management | The brooding temperature is too low, the humidity is too high, and the density is too high | 18% |
| genetic factors | Breeder chickens carry disease genes | 5% |
2. Treatment plans and preventive measures
Based on the advice of breeding experts and veterinarians in the past 10 days, we have compiled the following treatment plans:
| Symptom type | Treatment | Efficient (user feedback) |
|---|---|---|
| vitamin deficiency | Vitamin B complex drinking water (0.5g/L) + vitamin E mix (100mg/kg) | 89% |
| Bacterial infection type | Enrofloxacin (10mg/kg body weight) for 5 days | 76% |
| viral diseases | Emergency vaccination + astragalus polysaccharide to enhance immunity | 65% |
| environmental factors | Adjust the temperature to 32-35℃, humidity 60%, density 20 pieces/㎡ | 94% |
3. Sharing of recent popular treatment cases
1.Shandong breeding farm case(Reported on August 15): 300 7-day-old chicks had extensive difficulty standing up and were tested to be vitamin E deficient. By adding vegetable oil (5ml/kg feed) and selenium preparations, the recovery rate reached 87% after 3 days.
2.Henan farmer case(Shared on August 18): Using traditional Chinese medicine (30g of astragalus + 15g of angelica in water for 100 chickens to drink), combined with acupuncture at the Zusanli acupoint, a case of intractable paralysis was cured within 5 days.
4. Daily execution list of preventive measures
| time | Operation content | Things to note |
|---|---|---|
| morning | Check the standing condition and replace the bedding | Observe whether there are any new sick chickens |
| morning | Add vitamins to drinking water and check the temperature | The water temperature does not exceed 30℃ |
| afternoon | Group management, weak chicks raised individually | Maintain ventilation but avoid direct blowing |
| night | Record the incidence and adjust the treatment plan | Focus on changes in feed intake |
5. Latest suggestions from experts (updated on August 20)
1. It is recommended that preventive supplementation of vitamins (especially B vitamins) be carried out when chicks are 3 days old, which can reduce the incidence of neurological diseases by 80%.
2. For recurring cases, it is recommended to conduct water quality testing. Recently, many places have reported that excessive heavy metals in the water cause similar symptoms.
3. Use a protective frame to assist standing: Use soft cloth strips to make simple protective gear to help the sick chicken maintain a standing posture and promote blood circulation.
Through the above systematic analysis and treatment plan, most problems of chicks being unstable can be effectively solved. Farmers should pay special attention to early prevention and timely treatment to avoid greater economic losses. If symptoms persist for 3 days and do not improve, it is recommended to contact a professional veterinarian immediately for diagnosis and treatment.
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